In the 14th century illustrated books became a very popular form of art in Iran. Dynasties in power in Iran during this period played an important role in the creation and propagation of this form of art (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.).
The Ilkhanid dynasty created several of these illustrated books (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). The Ilkhanids, a Mongol dynasty, was in power in Iran from 1258 C.E to 1336 C.E (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). They were the descendants of Hulegu, Genghis Khan’s grandson (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). During their time in power this dynasty sought to gain support among the people by creating art and writing manuscripts depicting the history of the Iranian people (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). These written texts were mainly about kings and heroes named in the Book of Kings. The Shahnama or Book of Kings was a poem written by Abu al-Qasim Firdausi in 1010 C.E (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). By writing this book the author sought to educate others in the areas of ethics and royal conduct and also narrate historic events in which the
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This same style was used in “Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess”, a painting included in the “First Small Shahnama” (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). This style was present in Iran in the 12th and 13th century and is characterized by the use of delicate colors on a gold background (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). A Shahnama was commissioned in 1341 by an Inju governor in an effort to promote their own dynasty. Ilkhanids allowed Injuids to control the cities of Shiraz and Fars (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, n.d.). This Shahnama contained their own version of “Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House” based on an Injuid style which lacked refined detail and was characterized by large trees and plants (Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House,
Information from the textbook and Hays’s article help illuminate the events depicted and their significance in culture and art of the New Kingdom, and how the style ties into the art of the time.
I learned about many significant artwork and artist in this class. This class provided me with a better understanding of the history of the world Art, but also helped me understand the development of art style. However, among all of these precious pieces of artwork, there are two special ones that caught my attention: The Chinese Qin Terracotta Warriors and The Haniwa. Each of them represents the artist’s stylistic characteristics and cultural context. Although they represented different art of rulers, historical values, and scenes, there were visible similarities.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or LACMA as it is commonly known, is among the world’s largest art collections in North America, and to be specific enough the most prevalent artwork in the western United States (Compton 165). This massive art museum has a collection of over 100,000 artworks, which extends from the ancient times to present days (Gilbert and Mills 174). These collections, which are mainly from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin-America and America itself, are grouped into several departments within the museums buildings, depending on the region, culture, media, and time period. This paper analyzes the different genres of art and explains the main features that make the Islamic artworks distinguish themselves as historic masterpieces, by using stylistic and interpretive analysis methods.
"Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History." The Achaemenid Persian Empire (550–330 B.C.). N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014.
Bihzad has placed strong emphasis on the complexity of the palace’s architecture which he has adorned with colorful ornaments and emblazoned with gold. Each room is decorated with rugs and tiles featuring complex floral and asymmetrical patterns that cover each chamber from floor to ceiling. The palace appears to be three stories tall and features a balcony on the left and a zigzagging staircase on the right. The asymmetrical style of these two architectural features gives the impression of the work being 3-dimensional ...
Ettinghausen, Richard, Oleg Grabar, and Sheila Blair. The art and architecture of Islam 650-1250. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books, 1987.
Two main devices used in Egyptian art from the fourth dynasty, that also help classify it, are a strive for naturalism and the use of sculpture in the round. In addition to the large burial monuments being built, portraiture became quite popular at this time in history. Paintings featuring humans used their own form of "sculpture in the round" by painting in ...
Through out history, architecture has played an important role in ultimately defining the upbringing of a culture. Whether it be instilled for upholding the traditions or adapting over time through conquering and replicating previous dynasties, architecture is molded with the artistry of its environment and people. Two dynasties that are great examples of phenomenal architecture are the Ottomans and the Safavids. Though both dynasties have comparable traits in exterior and interior in design, they also have qualities that are exclusive to their own. We shall further discuss into the origins of both dynasties while correlating them through deeper analysis.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. ‘Egyptian Art’, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Egyptian Art. New Series, Vol. 41, No. 3, Egyptian Art (Winter, 1983-1984): pp. 1+3-56
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For the final project, I will compare works of art from the Quest for Immortality and the two pieces I chose are Statuettes of worshippers, from the Square Temple of Eshnunna and Epic of Gilgamesh. For my visual work of art, I chose The Votive Figures which date back to 2900-2600 B.C.E. and for my literary piece of art I chose The Epic of Gilgamesh which predates by 1500 years. I will compare these two pieces of art that share a common theme and also link the contemporary connection within each piece. Votive Figures are various in sizes and are usually carved in gypsum or limestone and were mined from the Square Temple in Eshunna which is the present day Iraq. They portray men wearing fringed skirts and women wearing tufted dresses draped over their shoulder.
Prisse, d’Avennes. Atlas of Egyptian Art. Egypt: The American University in Cairo Press. 200. Print
V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas is a story of Indian Hindu migrants whose grand-parents have been migrated in Trinidad and Tobago as indentured labourers on the sugarcane estates and started living there permanently. Two families have been described particularly in the novel in the main plot. One is Mohun Biswas’s family and other one is Tulsi family in Arwacas. Hindu rituals, rites and customs have been criticized in the novel at many places. Mr. Biswas tragic Hindu life starts when he was a mere child. According to Cudjoe, “Given the Hindu sensibility that informs the text, Mr. Biswas’s tragic dimension can be perceived as poetic necessity. (Cudjoe 74) When Mr. Biswas’ father drowns in the pond and subsequently dies in an effort to find his son in the pond, then this family loses the respect which is reserved to Hindu Brahmins. They eat food in Sadhu’s house as per Hindu rituals. Biswas’ family belonged to a Hindu Brahmin family and as per Hindu customs the garlic and even onion is not used in their food as it is considered a tamasik bhojan; then how this family eats the meat served to them and there is not mentioning of any resistance or reluctance of non-vegetarianism by any of the member of family. They eat non-vegetarian food there. It is only Mr. Biswas who feels nauseated and vomits all the food:
Byzantine art had many basic characteristics. The first was expressionistic using color and emotion. Many of the are lacked depth in a two dimensional fashion. The art was symbolic in nature, decorative, detailed. The figures are stiff and ...
Shah Akbar had become greatly interested in interacting with Iran, both socially and culturally. This interest resulted in many treaties and business agreements with Iran, as well as the inclusion of many Persian poets and writers into the Mughal court, because of the awards given to the best poetry written praising his empire and rule (Alam 320). All these aspects resulted in the Persian language becoming “the language” of the king and the royal household, as well as the official language that stately affairs, and royal and religious decrees were written in (Alam