Miami-based artist Jason Seife has beautifully created paintings inspired by complex patterns found in Persian carpets using a combination of acrylic and ink. Seife work is based on the history of classic carpet designs, with particular choices of pattern and color for ancient weaving craft in a new light.
Tag: Islamic Architecture
Moroccan Mosaics: The Art of Making Zillij
Geometric tile mosaic, known as Zillij, is a one of the leading artisanal crafts of Morocco. Zillij designs is an integral part of Morocco’s cultural heritage and it consists of individually handmade, hand-glazed, hand-cut geometrical clay mosaics forming intricate Arabian geometric patterns. This form of Islamic art is one of the main characteristics of Moroccan… Continue reading Moroccan Mosaics: The Art of Making Zillij
Digital Arabesques 2014 in Sharjah
French artist Miguel Chevalier was inspired by the architecture and culture of oriental universe and imagines “Digital Arabesques”, a generative and interactive virtual-reality installation projected on the floor of Al Majaz waterfront, as part of the 17th islamic art festival in sharjah. The Digital Arabesques 2014 revisits the traditional art of islam through the medium… Continue reading Digital Arabesques 2014 in Sharjah
Magnificent Photos Of Persian Architecture
These incredible photos you see here capture the intricate detail of the Persian’s beautiful Islamic architecture in Iran. Photographer Mohammad Domiri, 23-year-old, captured these amazing shots using a variety of techniques such as panoramic shots and fisheye lenses. Most of Domiri photography concentrate on Islamic mosque architecture, heavily decorated with mesmerizing geometric patterns and mosaics.