Johnson in the accompanying catalog for the exhibition “Modern Architecture: International Exhibition”
of the ornaments themselves. Every region has its own design esthetics and formulas. Greco-Roman art has its own formulas of ordinance and propositions; Chino-Japanese art has its characteristic copies; and Syro-Arabian art its abstract and geometrical diagrams. The general elements of Arabian art, as applied to architecture and the holy Quran (Al-Kitab) decoration consist of stalactites, intertwining, and ornaments. Stalactites which are at the same time ornaments and members of architecture are engaged
which are decorated with stucco and arabesque ornaments. The minarets seem to be the emblem of the mosque, which is often seen as the most characteristic of the architecture of “conventional“ mosques. A loadspeaker on the right tower serves
In fact, some of the aspects of the ‘Islamic’ art are inspired by secular notions that are castigated upon by Islamic theologians. In addition, ‘Islamic’ art extends into Islamic architecture which includes among other works: glass, paintings, calligraphy, pottery, rugs, embroidery, ceramics, metal works, carpets and other applied arts such as precious stones. Some of the most widespread and persistent forms of ‘Islamic’ arts are found
architect, and Mark Wigley, architect and architectural historian and author argue about Deconstructivist Architecture after their Deconstructivist MOMA exhibition, explaining that the purity of the geometries of buildings and their structures guarantee their stability and clarity and further illustrate the misconceptions of decontructivist architecture as a revolutionary style. “Deconstructivist Architecture” begins with the initial assertion that every architect’s goal is pure form and lack of disorder
foreshadowed the foundations of the entire modernist movement. In his essays he discussed the concept of ornamentation in architecture and its significance in light of believes, thoughts, values of communities. Through writings he gave new thought dimension to architects which started to depict the modernization of the time and laid beginning of new movements. KEYWORDS: Architecture, Sentiment, Passion, Inclination, Believe, Thoughts INTRODUCTION: Human body is extraordinary machine which
serves Islam teachings or discusses the religion itself like the Christian art, Jewish art, and Buddhist art which sole purpose is to refer to the religion and faith. However, the term Islamic art is not used merely to describe religious art or architecture but applies to all art forms produced in the Islamic world. Thus, the term Islamic art refers not only to works created by Muslim artists and architects, it includes works created by artists and architects of any faith living in Islamic lands,
can truly experience an old city. As we turn the corner and reach the old main square we see an old Barcelona cathedral. There lies an old Roman wall that courses off of the cathedral’s side. The outside of the building is of traditional gothic architecture that can be seen in most European cities that are older than a thousand years. The facades and the spires of the cathedral leave visitors in awe. We enter the massive doors which lead into the cathedral. As we enter the cathedral we instantly turned
magnificent spectacle. Ciyun Temple is a complete layout, large-scale, magnificent, well preserved ancient buildings. The building structure is rigorous, Dougong delicate and magnificent, bright and colorful glass ornaments, represents a higher level in the Ming Dynasty architecture, especially in the front yard, round the clock drum two upstairs two layers are the home shop for five double copy Dougong, large timber, simple manipulation, has obvious characteristics of the Yuan Dynasty building
Intro/Cover Strip: Local Resident Umair Mohsin takes you into the cornucopia of colors and the opulence of dreams, wishes, superstitions, desires and longings that has created a one of its kind art on wheels, the home away from home of a person who is never home. Option: 2 Intro/Cover Strip:: Local Resident Umair Mohsin takes us through an explosive expression of folk art which in actual form is a cry to seek relief from the mundane realities of ordinary lives, a desperation for a desired Utopia