Is Calligraffiti Art? Calligraphy is an ancient writing form that was used to write the Qu’ran and is the basis for the first written alphabet. Graffiti is the art of writing, drawing, or painting on a wall for the public to view. Calligraffiti is the combination of both of these and is also a new term that encompasses the ancient handwriting art of calligraphy with the new age art of graffiti. Calligraffiti is Islamic Graffiti that was created by the Islamic people that usually discusses political
part of society, Islamic calligraphy is crucial to its culture because of its role in religion and architecture, and its help in creating unity among Muslims. Calligraphy's function in religion is mainly due to the Muslim forbiddance of the "representation of living beings" (Schimmel, Islamic 11) in art. In architecture calligraphy is used to decorate the interior and exterior of buildings to help remind citizens of the purpose of the architecture: to glorify God. Lastly, calligraphy helps to unite
The Islamic world is full of beautiful, intricate art and rich history. Art works span from giant, insanely detailed mosques to the tiny script of the Koran, Islamic writing being a sacred art form in itself. All of the art that came from the Islamic cultures spread throughout the world is very finely detailed and colorful, intricate patterns and designs are common as well as the use of calligraphy instead of the western custom of figures to represent certain things in art. Calligraphy is very big
cycle encompasses the Islamic art. It is a reflection of the culture, beliefs, and traditions of the Islam. Some of the ways the Islamic art has been portrayed is calligraphy as well as interlacing patterns. Islamic art had forbidden depictions of living creatures (Grabar, 1964); therefore pictures were not used due to their staunch faith in worshiping no other gods which were a practice associated with idolatry. Instead, it makes use of other design components such as calligraphy. This theme of art
Arabic Calligraphy 1. Introduction One of the major components of any culture is the way in which its constituents communicate among themselves. With respect to structure, Arabic calligraphy is considered to be a dynamic and versatile language that is used for the conveyance of form, space, and meaning. The artistic representation of its characters typifies Arabic calligraphy as an “elegant handwriting exhibited by the correct formation of characters, the ordering of various parts and harmony of
The purpose of this essay will be to examine which writing system is more desirable, semanto-phonetic writing or alphabetical writing. In order to get better understanding in this thesis statement, semanto-phonetic writing and alphabetical writing should be broadly defined. Alphabetic writing systems represent the phonological structure of the language while the symbols used in semanto-phonetic writing systems often represent both sound and meaning. Semanto-phonetic writing is more desirable than
on the application of the concept of shih as it is applied in Chinese aesthetic— base on François Jullien’s comprehensive study of the concept in the aesthetics of calligraphy, painting and literary theory, and also study the articulation and rendering of the concept in the composition of some prominent works of calligraphy, painting, and poem. PART I: The Concept of Shih as applied in military text of Sun Tzu and in Politics The Concept of Shih in Sun-tzu Shih is the defining idea
Islamic Art Islamic art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of color and its superb balance between design and form, Islamic art creates an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends distances in time and space, as well as differences in language, culture, and creed. Islamic art not only invites a closer look but also beckons the viewer to learn more. “The term Islamic art may
Comparing Islamic and Arabic Architecture Works Cited Missing The Hagia Sophia church and the Suleymaniye mosque are separated by a thousand years but are tied together eternally. One representing the achievement of the Christian-Byzantine empire and the other representing the ability of the Islamic-Ottoman empire and its architect Sinan. Two empires that had very little in common other than their architecture and region. In earlier history the Dome of the Rock represented the Islamic empire's
culture and art in the Islamic countries. An Islamic art definition that I have repeated before and as presented by Eva Baer is the following: "Islamic arts refers not only to the art made for Islamic practices and settings but also to the art made by and for the people who lived or live in lands where most-or the most important -people were or are Muslims, that is believers of Islam." (Baer: 1998) By this we understand an encompassing definition that refers to the arts of all Islamic cultures and not
three basic components of traditional Islamic art: calligraphy, geometric patterns, and floral and vegetal motifs. These three stylistic tools are beautifully rendered and masterfully integrated into complex works of art, but there is no question that artistic expression is severely limited under these categorizations. However, this limitation stems from Islamic theology and concept of art. The main reason for the limitation imposed on visual art is the Islamic theological prohibition of figural imagery
In chapter two of ‘Japanese Aesthetics and Culture: A Reader’, Donald Keene discusses Japanese aesthetic elements and primarily refers to Kenkō Tsurezuregusa’s ‘Essays In Idleness’ to portray the elements evident in Japanese aesthetics. Kenkō’s ‘Essays In Idleness’ contain Buddhist beliefs, but the most notable idea that run through his work is the impermanence of life. Within’ his works, there’s also a concern of beauty. The concern of beauty is difficult not to discuss as it’s a central element
Machiavelli vs Islamic Political Thought Niccolo Machiavelli was a political realist. He thought there were certain skills and characteristics needed to become a political ruler. In his work, The Prince, Machiavelli gives advice on how to be a successful prince, or ruler. “Successful” is partly based on how powerful a ruler was during his lifetime (reign), but largely based on how much the prince affected the lives, through laws or societal norms, of future generations. Machiavelli was mainly interested
Islamic Beliefs on the Soul According to few verses from the Qur'an, the creation of humans involves Allah "breathing" souls into them. This intangible part of an individual's existence is "pure" at birth. It has the potential of growing and achieving nearness to God if the person leads a righteous life. At death, the person's soul transitions to an eternal afterlife of bliss, peace and unending spiritual growth until the day of judgement where both the body and soul are reunited for judgement at
conflict between Islamic extremism and modernity? The last one is particularly burning, since it touches an issue, entwined in ever-lasting controversy, aggression and needless carnage - the issue of Islamic fundamentalism and its extreme manifestation - terrorism. In my paper I argue that in its essence Islamic fundamentalism is a negation of the values, upheld by globalization, democracy, true Islam and modernity. There are several interconnected focal factors that render Islamic extremism incompatible
A Comparison of Christian and Islamic Architecture in Spain By the 6th century a Germanic tribe called the Visigoths, converts to Arian Christianity, had established themselves as the aristocratic elite. The Christians built many monumental basilica-plan churches. The Santa Maria de Quintanilla de las Vinas, Burgos, Spain and San Juan de Banos de Cerrato are two such churches that still remain today. In the beginning of the 8th century Islamic Muslims conquered Spain and ended Visigothic rule
Turkey are moderate and tolerant. They have adapted to modern life and value Islam for its moral and spiritual messages. Islam is a guide for right living and ethical conduct rather than a political system. Turkey constantly struggles to balance Islamic life with a secular government. Although the government wants to maintain a strict separation between religion and politics, it cannot ignore the power and influence that Islam has in the lives of the Turkish people. History of Islam in Turkey
Hazrat Abu Bakr occupies a unique and significant role in the history of Islam. He was the first adult male to accept Islam, and when he first accepted the new faith, he accepted it right away. The Prophet (S) said, “Whenever I offered Islam to any person, he showed some hesitation when embracing it. But Abu Bakr is an exception. He was the prophet’s closest companion. It was Abu Bakr, who traveled with the Prophet (S) to Madinah for the Hijra. When Prophet Muhammad (S), made the hijra from Makkah
Islamic Art and Architecture often featured, lush gardens and garden motifs, as a symbolic representation of the Muslim paradise, the garden has been talked about in the Quran, no fewer than 130 times. Some of the great feats of Islamic architecture would be the Great Mosque, Cordoba, with its white marble and red sandstone, or, The Dome of Rock, which was the earliest, Islamic sanctuary. There were three primary dominating motifs, which exist, Geometric, Floral, and Calligraphic. It is interesting
Naguib Mahfouz’s Zaabalawi The Islamic tradition, as reflected in Naguib Mahfouz’s Zaabalawi, has over the course of history had an incredible impact on Arab culture. In Mahfouz’s time, Islamic practices combined with their political relevance proved a source of both great power and woe in Middle Eastern countries. As alluded to in Zaabalawi, Mahfouz asserts the fact that not all Muslims attain religious fulfillment through this common tradition, and other methods outside the scope of Islam