Repetition and Relation Islamic Art and Persepolis Traditions

Repetition and Relation Islamic Art and Persepolis

Traditions Like many different faiths and religions, Islam has a strong artistic and creative tradition. • Sculpture • Calligraphy • Handicrafts (Rugs, cushions, etc. ) • Paintings Persian Art also has a strong tradition, particularly in painting. Bottle, Greater Iran (Afghanistan), 9 th - 10 th century. Available at http: //www. lacma. org/islamic_art/intro. htm.

Be sure to see… Common depictions: Glorification of God’s word Transformation of everyday objects into things of “transcendent beauty” Everyday life Lives of the rich and/or powerful Tughra of Sultan Sulaiman the Magnificent, 16 th century; Ottoman period (ca. 1280– 1924). Attributed to Istanbul, Turkey (Available at: http: //www. metmuseum. org/works_of_art/collection_database/islamic_art).

Common motifs • Nature – plants, animals, water, or wind • Calligraphy • Geometric patterns • Verses from sacred or popular texts • People – depends on regional cultural trends Mihrab, A. H. 755/ A. D. 1354– 55. From Isfahan, Iran (Available at http: //www. metmuseum. org/works_of_art/collection_database/islamic_art).

Islamic Art and Persepolis Iranian frieze of a Phoenix Panel from “The Bicycle”

Compare/Contrast Panel from “The Water Cell” “Bahram Gur with the Dragon; Page from a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami. ” Iran, Qazvin, circa 1560. Available at http: //www. lacma. org/islamic_art/eia. htm

Islamic Tile Design

Color & Symbolism For Muslim artists, colors symbolized cultural values, states of mind or emotion, and elements. Red = Fire Yellow = Air Green = Water (also, green is thought to be the prophet Muhammad’s favorite color, and therefore a favorite among Muslims) Blue = Earth Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) Greater Iran, Bukhara, Circa 1615. Available at http: //www. lacma. org/islamic_art/intro. htm

Project! Using one of the tile patterns and a CD, create your own piece of a mosaic mural. Think carefully about which tile you would like to use and what colors you will include. Write a one paragraph reflection explaining your mosaic tile. Describe the pattern you chose and your color choices. Explain how your choices represent something about you. Make a sleeve for your CD and reflection and turn them in to Mrs. Fry. The CD, reflection, and sleeve are due by Monday.