Thursday, October 6, 2011

Islamic art as a zenith of achievment

Islamic art is wonderful.  I am impressed that such artwork and architecture exist, which was born from a human being. The scriptual language is like fluid strands of precise geometry. I thought that the Tile Mosaic Mihrab [figure 8-12] was one of the most beautiful photographs in this chapter. More than 11 feet tall, each tile was meticulously measured and cut. It is composed of beautiful colors and the cursive script that flows around the inner niche was also meticulously measured. This is an example of the awe possible in crafting a meeting place where the divine and earthen meet. A beautiful representation of the love inherent in religions where the call to God awakens the artist's heart to produce perfection in architecture and design. Where divine inspiration produces divine representation. Imagine what it looked like in candlelight or lit from oil lamps. I can almost hear the chanting of devotional prayers as it must have been in that time period. Again, a remarkable example of skill.  
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3 comments:

  1. Shelby LoudonOctober 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I can't imagine trying to make this thing it is so incredible. I like how you painted the picture in my mind of what it would look like in candlelight and hearing the prayers, it makes the picture more meaningful.

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  2. JoyceOctober 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    You are able, Thomas, to make a photograph take on new meaning. Your description makes me think about the reason behind this niche rather than seeing it just as an art piece. Yes, pictures do paint 1000 words but sometimes words take us one step further.

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  3. Tyler H.October 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I REALLY like your writing style. As for Islamic artwork and the piece presented, I too appreciate the complexity. While I can't say I'm religious myself, I have great respect for people who can devote themselves to their religion, especially when the result of that devotion is epic, complex architecture like this piece. I love how the colors are used and that the artist(s) persevered in creating such a complex piece of work, I'm sure it took quite a long time finish.

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