Islamic art

موضوع: Islamic art الأحد يوليو 28, 2013 11:57 am

Introduction to Islamic art

Introduction to Islamic art
Islamic art Qurancalligraphy1

Plant shapes form borders around pages of Arabic text Calligraphy, as in this Qur'an manuscript, is a major art form ©
Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive.

Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends time and space, as well as differences in language and culture.

This is because of common features in all Islamic art which give it a remarkable coherence, regardless of the country or the time in which it was created.

There are, however, strong regional characteristics, and influences from other cultures are also visible.

The essentials of Islamic art

Includes all Muslim art, not just explicitly religious art
Islamic art seeks to portray the meaning and essence of things, rather than just their physical form
Crafts and decorative arts are regarded as having full art status
Painting and sculpture are not thought of as the noblest forms of art
Calligraphy is a major art-form
Writing has high status in Islam
Writing is a significant decoration for objects and buildings
Books are a major art-form
Geometry and patterns are important
People do not appear in specifically religious art
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/art/art_1.shtml

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