Repetition and Relation
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Repetition and Relation
Islamic Art and Persepolis
TraditionsLike 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), 9th - 10th 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, 16th 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/ContrastPanel from “The Water
Cell”“Bahram Gur with the
Dragon”
“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, create your own piece of a mosaic mural.
Think carefully about which tile you would like to use and what colors you will include.
As each person completes his or her tile, we will combine them to create a class mosaic.
These mosaic panels will be arranged to create an entryway for this classroom and our continuing study of Persepolis.