Early Islamic art has hugely influenced by the Bysatine and Sansanian empires that were absorbed into Islamic culture. There was form official form of Islamic art until the state was more established and yet still had heavy influences from previous cultures. Pottery and glass are the two popular forms of art during this time, a famous piece of clay is a Stucco relief-plaque that features a Iranian man on horseback conquering. Glass work featured late-Roman styles and was beautifully sculpted.
During Early Medieval times Islam states had gained power and were expanding to Sicily, Egypt and Syria. Islam states respected religious tolerance and these new territories flourished with different religions living side by side in harmony. Egypt and Syria were experiencing a Golden Age and the art of this time flourished. Gold-work, crystal, and jewelry were very extensive during this age. Social status was represented by the artwork that people were now wearing. Right before Late Medieval times, Spain experienced a change in rule and become conservative with the artwork in the country and branched into a ceramic based art category.
Late Medieval times were during the Mongolian conquer of Middle Eastern Nations and some European nations. The movement of Chinese culture into the Islamic states heavily influenced artwork. Older styles were still practiced, which included luster ceramics, metal work, and glasswork. Styles that included more colors and silver were incorporated. Art at this time heavily focused on manuscript writing and paintings, a famous example of this is the Shanama. Mongolian influence is recognized with the appearance of lotuses, peonies, clouds, dragons and phoenixes in many paintings. Artwork is always going to be influenced by political power and cultural groups present in society. Artwork will be changing and growing to compensate for societal beliefs and views.
No comments:
Post a Comment