Islamic calligraphy. Islamic calligraphy, also known as Arabic calligraphy, is the artistic practice of handwriting, calligraphy, and by extension, of bookmaking,[1]:218 in the lands sharing a common Islamic cultural heritage.
This art form is based on the Arabic script, which for a long time was used by all Muslims in their respective languages. They used it to represent God because they denied representing God with images.[2] Calligraphy is especially revered among Islamic arts since it was the primary means for the preservation of the Qur'an. Suspicion of figurative art as idolatrous led to calligraphy and abstract depictions becoming a major form of artistic expression in Islamic cultures, especially and particularly in religious contexts.[1]:222 Role in Islamic culture[edit] Calligraphy has arguably become the most venerated form of Islamic art because the Arabic script was the means of transmission of the Qur'an.
Geometric scripts (Kufic styles)[edit] Cursive styles as Naskh styles[edit] Calligrams[edit] SUPAKITCH &KORALIE - VÄRLDSKULTUR MUSEET GÖTEBORG on Vimeo. Amazing Mirror Prank (LOL) Lighter Fun. 88 Brilliant Examples of Forced Perspective Photography. Forced perspective is a technique that employs optical illusion to make an object appear farther away, closer, larger or smaller than it actually is.
It is used primarily in photography, filmmaking and architecture. It manipulates human visual perception through the use of scaled objects and the correlation between them and the vantage point of the spectator or camera. There are many ways to attack photography and some are much more expensive than others. Here in this showcase, we presenting a Stunning collection of Forced Perspective Photography and Pictures taken by various artists in which all pictures are linked to the author’s pages. You may want to explore further works of the photographers we’ve featured below.
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Fun Pic, Pop Culture — By Dave on 2011/02/28 1:48 PM These beautiful works of art are from Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski.
Pawel was born in 1976 in Szczecin. He graduated the Fine Arts Academy in Poznan with specialization in graphics. Drink Can Tinwork Upcycles Soda Cans into Embossed Boxes. SExpand Am I doing it right?
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After losing someone she loved and falling into depression, Chang created this experiment on an abandoned house in her neighborhood to create an anonymous place to help restore perspective and share intimately with her neighbors. The project gained global attention and thanks to passionate people around the world, over 1000 Before I Die walls have now been created in over 70 countries, including Kazakhstan, Iraq, Haiti, China, Ukraine, Portugal, Japan, Denmark, Argentina, and South Africa.
The walls are an honest mess of the longing, pain, joy, insecurity, gratitude, fear, and wonder you find in every community, and they reimagine public spaces that nurture honesty, vulnerability, trust and understanding. Paul Zerdin, ventriloquist without a dummy. DB Fletcher Capstan Ilona expanding table. UV Blacklight Ink « { Black Light / UV Tattoos } - Tattoo Artists.org.
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In addition to installations, sculptures and private commissions, designer Judson Beaumont and his staff of eight full-time craftspeople have designed and constructed a variety of wacky cartoon-style furniture and projects for public institutions and children’s exhibitions throughout North America and abroad. Focused on quality and custom design, Judson’s studio stays far away from mass production and is as imaginative as children themselves. Website: StaightLineDesigns.com 1. 2. Welcome to smalltime industries. Suspending Water Without a Cup Trick. Glow-In-The-Dark Dancers. Extreme Sheep LED Art. Rainbow Machine « New Zealand Design & Art blog.