Then Ruba will break it down and simplify the elements so we can use them to create our own biomorphic designs to fill the geometric pattern. We will first study the geometric pattern found in the center of an authentic Mamluk manuscript. Session 1: Saturday June 12th 11AM - 1PM EST If you are not in EST time zone, be sure to convert the time. The influence of Mamluk glassware on the Venetian glass industry is only one such example. The opulence of Mamluk decorative arts – enameled and gilded glass, inlaid metalwork, woodwork, and textiles-are still prized around the Mediterranean as well as in Europe. Within a short time, Cairo, the Mamluk capital, became an economic, cultural, and artistic center of the Arab Islamic world with its majestic architecture and marvelous decorative arts. The Mamluk period emerged in Egypt and Syria in the 12th century. We'll use the Tazhib (gilding) technique, which is an Arabic word that has been derived from “zahab” meaning “gold” and gilding typically applied to patterns of plants or geometrical shapes. We will learn step by step how to create different designs found in Mamluk manuscript motifs and apply them to ceilings, walls, doorways, or as framed paintings. Over 3 consecutive weeks, we will learn how to create unique, marvelous designs reflecting the harmony that is embodied in the natural order of things through biomorphic decorative arts (Mamluk style). VAWAA artist Ruba is back for another three-part voyage into the intricate and beautiful world of Mamluk decorative arts.
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