Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Now, you have the chance to watch the full length feature film in stunning high definition through our upf. They are ready for the visual challenges that islamic art offers 8. In our post911 world, a greater understanding across cultures is more important than ever before, yet the purpose of this program is not simply to provide political or historical context.
The name comes form the arabic word majid meaning place of prostration. Following napoleons conquest of egypt in 1798 and the. Although these paintings lacked the typical iconographic formulas of the epicheroic subjects such as enthronements, battles of whole armies, duels of the paladins, and encounters with demons and monstersthey depicted. Islamic influences on western art refers to the influence of islamic art, the artistic production in the islamic world from the 8th to the 19th century, on christian art. During this period, the frontier between christendom and the islamic world varied a lot resulting in some cases in exchanges of populations and of corresponding art practices. Gardner explores the richness of islamic art and architecture. Fractal islamic geometric patterns based on arrangements of fn2gstars phil webster 49 jason st. The art of the islamic world reflects its cultural values, and reveals the way muslims view the spiritual realm and the universe.
The socalled decorative artscarpets, ceramics, metalwork, and booksare types of art that western scholars have traditionally valued less than painting and sculpture. Exploring distant locations and many rare pieces of art, the film illuminates the. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. It was produced in 2011 by alex kronemer and michael wolfe of unity productions foundation the film had its world premiere at the kennedy center on december 1, 2011. Mirror of the invisible world transports viewers over nine countries and across 1,400 years of cultural history to reveal the astonishing riches of muslim arts, crafts, and architecture. As a result, islamic art was able to flourish for another thousand years. Next to ferdowsis shahnameh, the khamseh or quintet of nizami offered the best opportunity for a wideranging series of illustrations to the iranian miniaturist. Art of the islamic world arts and humanities khan academy. A ninetyminute documentary of stunning breadth and beauty, islamic art. See the richness of islamic art in objects big and small, from great ornamented palaces and the play of light in monumental mosques, to the exquisite beauty of ceramics, carved boxes, paintings, and metal work. The metropolitan museum of arts collection of islamic art is one of the most important and comprehensive in the world. There are no pictures of people or animals in mosques. Islamic art includes not only objects used in the service of religion but also those created for the courts of the middle east and central asia, as well as articles used in everyday life, over a territory that at its height stretched.
Islamic art includes not only objects used in the service of religion but also those created for the courts of the middle east and central asia, as well as articles used in everyday life, over a territory that at its height. Reflections on the study of an unwieldy field, the art bulletin, vol. Gardner explores and celebrates the richness of islamic art and architecture throughout the world. Although these paintings lacked the typical iconographic formulas of the epicheroic subjects such as enthronements, battles of whole armies, duels of the paladins, and encounters with demons and monstersthey depicted instead. Since islamic architecture expresses the worldview of muslims, light plays such an important role in its realm. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. During this period, the frontier between christendom and the islamic world varied a lot resulting in some cases in exchanges of populations and of corresponding art practices and techniques. Join an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history to. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The arabic calligraphy was used in all dimensions of muslim life, such as the decoration of objects, walls, mosques or tombs. Art and islam islam has 1500 years of art and culture. Mirror of the invisible world shows audiences nine countries egypt, israel, syria, tunisia, read more. Mirror of the invisible world transports viewers to nine countries and across 1,400 years of cultural history to explore the astonishing riches of islamic art and architecture.
With the insights and commentary of leading art scholars from. Shaw in 1951, richard ettinghausen, one of the founding fathers of the discipline of islamic art history in the united states, explained, muslim art can also have a special significance for the muslim world of today. Jul 05, 2012 marvel at the ingenuity of the taj mahal, the beauty of arabic calligraphy and the community preservation of the great mosque of djenne in islamic art. Feb 01, 2012 this new ninetyminute documentary film from unity productions foundation takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history. Mirror of the invisible world is a pbs documentary film that showcases the variety and diversity of islamic art. Mirror of the invisible world dvd of travel to nine countries and across 1,400 years of cultural history to explore the astonishing artistic and architectural riches of islam. I gaze upon forms with my optic eye, because the traces of spiritual meaning are to be found in forms. The students seem to be more likely to respond to the complexity of islamic art with a willingness to explore its possibilities, and a willingness to engage their minds with an exploration to realize a visual experience. It comprises more than 12,000 works of art created in a vast geographical area, stretching from spain to india. Its followers, called muslims, spread islam through southwest and central asia, parts of africa, and europe. The formation of islamic art owed a great deal to islam as a religion, but it also reflected a sophisticated secular culture. Marvel at the ingenuity of the taj mahal, the beauty of arabic calligraphy and the community preservation of the great mosque of djenne in islamic art. Introduction islamic geometric design is a wellknown artistic medium dating back many centuries.
Mirror of the invisible world trailer by zeki gobelez on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Islam has been a major religion and cultural force for over fourteen centuries and continues to be so today. For the muslim, reality begins with and centers on allah. Light as a decorative medium in islamic art and architecture. This new ninetyminute documentary film from unity productions foundation takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history. A new ninetyminute film that takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history. Fractal islamic geometric patterns based on arrangements of. A collection of papers written in italian by leonardo da vinci b. Mirror of the invisible world online prime video explore and celebrate the great richness of islamic art and architecture throughout the world to peer into extraordinary palaces and mosques, decorated with exquisite gardens, ceramics and paintings, to watch the play of light and space, and to sense the sheen of delicate.
Imperial iranian academy of philosophy, 1978 the term islamic art. Narrated by academy award winning performer susan sarandon, this dazzling documentary reveals the variety and diversity of. It is used not only for illuminating buildings, but also as a decorative medium that helps people achieve the moral and spiritual vision of islam, in general, and of islamic decorative arts, in particular. This ninetyminute film takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history. Exploring distant locations and many rare pieces of art, the film illuminates the history of a global culture. Journal of art historiography number 6 june 2012 the islam in islamic art history. Go on epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history to explore the stories behind the masterworks of islamic art and architecture. Mirror of the invisible world is clearly an exercise in understanding and the bringing together of cultures that often fail to realize how closely linked they really are. In recent years many artists, myself included, have been inspired to create new works which build off of the patterns and motifs found in these historical works. Studying the art of the islamic world is challengingpartially because of the large geographic and chronological scope of islam.
Future art exhibitions include the map is not the territory. Mirror of the invisible world explores themes such as the word, space, ornament, color and water. The term islamic art encompasses the entire realm of artistic production in those lands where, from the 7th century onward, the muslim religion took hold. Beautifully narrated by actress susan sarandon, the film features passionate and informative commentary by many in the field and absolutely stunning filmography. What were some of the major cities of the muslim world.
Visible and invisible spaces, is part of a larger project of yours to unpack the veil which also includes a book. Mirror of the invisible world screens saturday at 8 p. Jun 30, 2009 the art of the islamic world reflects its cultural values, and reveals the way muslims view the spiritual realm and the universe. Mirror of the invisible world synopsis filmmaker robert h. Islamic art is therefore a broad cultural term rather than one based on an exclusively religious definition. Parallel pathspalestinian, native american, irish, to launch at the jerusalem center gallery in september 20. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Modern and contemporary art of the arab world and iran. It discusses islamic culture and its role in the rise of world civilization over the centuries. Its usage to promote the teachings of the quran propelled it to it being recognized as a great islamic art starting with the nineteenth century curtis, 2010. Fractal islamic geometric patterns based on arrangements. This is the world of forms, and we reside in forms, the spiritual meaning cannot but be seen in forms.