Islamic Art
Islamic Art questions and answers
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Q: What does color symbolize in Islamic Art?
I have been researching for a while now and so far I have found out what 4 of the colors symbolize but I need to know what color symbolizes in general. Anyone know? Thank you in advance!
A: Blue. Purity.
Q: what are the general rules for using figural representation in Islamic art?
A: no faces. especially not of the prophet.
Q: Why is Islamic art devoid of figurative images?
A: Because the Koran is meant to be taken very literally. This spills out into their artwork.
Q: Can someone please let me know where I can find information about Islamic Art?
I have to give an arguementative presentation and I am lost
A: do a web search and look in encyclopedia, check library for books about it.
a couple of points to consider: there is a tradition of "no graven images" in some Islamic traditions, hence, no representational art allowed. also, a couple of years ago in Afghanistan, Moslem's destroyed an ancient statue of Buddha for religious reasons
Q: How does Islamic art influence other religion or culture artistically?
A: Islamic tilework was brought from North Africa into Spain during the Moorish occupation. The colorful geometric tiles and arabesque designs became a typical Spanish feature. From there, it was brought to Mexico, where it is also considered a typical cultural element.
http://www.spaintiles.info/eng/historia/historia.asp
http://www.atouchofspainllc.com/default.aspx
http://www.tilesandtiles.com/test/tiles.html
Q: How has Islamic Art evolved over time?
I am doing research and would appreciate your input and possibly some websites for reference!
A: I am not an historian, or even further an art critic, but let me pass this on I recently read what is now being called biographical travel lit., anyone that is not a journalist that travels to "hot spots" and observes local customs/"human interest" reflections. Anyway, I love it, when the author good, engaging, , when bad, boring, might as well read Wikpedia. This one British author wrote "A Strange Light" about his travels through Afghanisitan a couple of years ago, Fabulous!!, however his current "travel lit" book examines Iran, and in my opinion not as good. But to your qustion, documents the evoluation/appreciation of Islamic Art from a layman's perspective, full of critical /academic references and his challenges to. Like the non-ivory tower approach to Shakespeare. I just have a simplistic received "understanding" of Islamic art, no actual wordly /physical representation images, hence the geometry, and the calligraphy of The Koran as opposed to iconography to enhance/focus worship. This book takes it to another level--above the accepted "norms' yet not into art criticism and its' specialized "parlance".. Not being derogatory(sp), not my field. Also this author appears to document the spatial construction of mosques with the art within. I learned /was exposed to the idea that Islamic artwork more than following The Korans' injunctions against physical representations of the natural world, just like all monotheistic religions, all have their own strictures. afterall, I doubt Michealangelo realy wanted to lay on his back all those years, yet an inspiration for generations that followed.. This author opened a venue for a religious/artisitc/evoluationary approach that is from his book, overlooked by laypersons. The book is currently listed on the N.Y. Times Book Review list. (Non_fiction), maybe still on best-sellers' list, Also, if your interested search by former referenced title. Correct Title. I hope i could help. I just love passing on good reads, and his former book was how i encountered.
Q: How does Islamic Art reflect the beliefs of the people?
A: thats a myth,its inspired by the belief of people
Q: Examples of acceptable art forms according to Islamic tenets?
The Islamic civilization did away with sculptures because of religious beliefs. I need at least two examples of acceptable art forms according to Islamic tenets.
A: ZEBU
Made in one piece of cast brass, this sculpture of a Zebu with its calf being attacked by a lion is unique in more ways than one. It is the only piece of its type – nothing like it has come to light since. It is one of the very few Islamic art objects that not only name the maker, but also give a precise date for its production:
Ali ibn Muhammad ibn Abi’l Qasim Iran, July-August 1206. It was made in Iran and in addition to its exquisite casting it also shows remains of sophisticated engraved and silver-inlaid fi gurative panels.
THE TULIP AND THE LOTUS
The main section of the exhibition concentrates on the golden age of Islamic art between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, and its intensely fruitful interaction with east and west. Here, an outstandingly beautiful array of decorative art objects, textiles and costumes stand in testimony of a civilization’s unique ability to absorb, assimilate and communicate creatively with western and eastern art, craft and textile traditions. Central to this area is a magnifi cent Ottoman tent which draws on Islamic, eastern and western design elements. The tent beautifully illustrates and symbolises the
synthesis of different cultural styles within Islamic art.
Q: What geometric relations are used in Islamic Art?
A: Historically, throughout the Islamic world from Spain to Indonesia, patterns appear in architecture and interiors to organize space and to beautify the built environment. All patterns reflect the pure beauty of numbers, considered to be of divine origin in Islamic doctrine. And by their very nature, patterns exhibit multiplicity as expressions of unity, which is an attribute of God. Patterns in Oriental carpets may thus be seen as expressive of a world view in which multiplicity exists in relation to the unity of all existence.
Q: How did the tenets of faith influence Islamic Art and Architecture?
If possible, please try to answer in at least 150 words.
A: Not allowing the depiction of the prophet/most living creatures (pick=entrapment of the soul/disrespectful). Also extravagant outdoor decoration and elegant meander patterns (to replace images)
Q: Did you want to visit a museum for Islamic Art?
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/asia/islamic_gall/index.html
A: That seems like a pretty awesome exhibit! I have really enjoyed all eastern art that I have seen throughout my travels at the Boston MFA, the NY MET, and other museums all over the place. Those rugs and tapestries look amazing. UK, here I come!
Q: Looking for islamic art photo galleries, could you help please?
A: Try Google Image Search:
http://images.google.com
or Yahoo Image Search:
http://images.yahoo.com
Or, type "Islamic Art" into Yahoo Search:
http://www.yahoo.com
or Google Search:
http://www.google.com
Also try searching on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_art
One of those methods should get you somewhere...
Also, I'm sure you probably know this, but the majority of what you might find will probably be geometric.
God bless.
Q: can you please tell me something about islamic art and architecture?
its for my report,,,,
A: Hi! I read this somewhere a long time ago.. thought it was wonderful... and just stumbled upon it again:
To the untrained Western eye, Islamic decoration often appears stultifying or excessive in its richness. One exception to this school of thought was the 19th-century British scholar and architect Owen Jones. In 'The Grammar of Ornament,' he writes that the first principle of architecture is to decorate construction and never to construct decoration. Ornamentation that is constructed falsely, he adds, can never achieve beauty or harmony. In regards to Islamic decoration he writes, "(W)e never find a useless or superfluous ornament; every ornament arises quietly and naturally from the surface decorated."
Anyway.. down to business. Everything you need to 'ace' your report is here in this link. I think Islamic art is just beautiful............ Read:)
This was my answer for someone else...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqaBy3zU.42FhO7N9GHASpYjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20070814071326AAC3XRt
Q: explain the significance of yellow,blue and red colours in Islamic art?
Pls help me..this is really urgent!!
A: This might be of help to you:
http://www.colorsystem.com/projekte/engl/66isle.htm