Being Happy Painting

Description

There is a belief that Islamic art is the art historically produced in the Muslim countries or created by Muslim artists. Although it may be true,  other sources suggest that Islamic art doesn’t belong to a particular country or people. It is the art of the whole civilization formed under the influence of different cultural and political circumstances. For instance, the Arabs conquered the Ancient World and enforced unification of vast territories under the banner of Islam.

Nowadays, this art form mostly lost its connection with the religion. Mostly it shows a unique way of life using special artistic methods.

Islamic art has its roots deep in history.

“Islamic art” is the term that researchers use to describe visual arts created by Muslim and non-Muslim artists that live on the territories occupied by people and cultures of Islam. It includes ceramic art, architecture, wood carving, mosaics, sculpture, drawing, painting, calligraphy, book gilding, manuscript illumination and many others. Additionally, some studies suggest that Islamic art uses the traditions that were common in Egypt, Byzantium, Persia. Moreover, you can find elements from Greek and early Christian art, as well as from India and China.

Islamic art has its own peculiar forms. Firstly, it uses an infinite variety of abstract ornaments and an entire system of linear abstractions. Moreover, you can see that many artworks are based on geometrical principles and the innate sense of rhythm. Furthermore, Islamic art contains its own lyrical poetical attitude. Some people call it the unique mysticism. Equally important to mention that Islamic decorative art has two main elements: floral patterns and calligraphy. As decorations, local artists use flowers and trees. Floral designs usually contain arabesques (geometricized vegetal patterns) covering the entire surface. Additionally, Islamic art artists constantly repeat curved lines to convey the infinite rhythm. It creates a special relaxing and calming atmosphere of the whole work.

Today, some people see Western civilization and Islam as dramatically opposed cultural phenomenon. The work “Being happy” shows that all in this world is tightly connected. One thing can’t develop and bloom without the other.