Islamic Art: The Pair Of Minbar Doors

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From detailed carpets and rugs to beautiful works of calligraphy, Islamic Art has been one of the biggest impacts on art since the 7th century. Well-known Islamic works include the Taj Mahal, Dome of the Rock, and the Ardabil Carpet. Originating in the areas in present-day Syria, this style of art and even the architecture has been passed down by many skilled Muslim artists. It also introduced to us many fascinating, one-of-a-kind techniques and forms to the world of art. Because of its lengthy history and existence, there are tons and tons of new styles and techniques, and it is still growing. Islam, a religion that has been founded by Muhammad (570-632), has been accepted by Muslims throughout the world. This religion is one of the largest religions in the world, containing more than a billion followers. Many different Islamic artifacts and works have been found by archeologists, and it could range from Glassworks to doors. These artifacts can be found in public areas, museums, and even …show more content…

From the fourteenth century, these two doors were also made in Egypt and are made from wood. the door has been carved and inlaid with other materials like ivory and ebony. These doors belonged to a Minbar, which is a podium. Used by prayer leaders, it is used for Islamic worship. There are pretty star/flower shaped designs on the doors, and when examined up close, there are many circular and round designs inside the designs itself. This artifact can be found in Gallery 450
The third artifact is a small Panel with Horse Heads, with a height of around 14 inches and a width of around 9 inches. Similar to the Minbar Doors, this panel is also made of wood and carefully carved. The design of the panel consists of flowery/leafy designs and two horse heads, facing away from each other. The “chiaroscuro effect” was used in this panel, meaning the panel was carved to a variety of depths. This artifact is located in Gallery

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