Decorative Formations of Islamic Architecture in Ceramic Vessels
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Examining art through a historical orientation indicates that art is a human language that addresses the intellect, imagination, and conscience, as well as a tangible expression of people's civilizations, consciousness, and thinking. The present study focuses on the decorative forms of Islamic architecture in ceramic vessels. Such topic, therefore, enables one to interact with the whole evolution of mankind since ancient times up to present times. The first chapter addressed the research challenge, its significance and necessity. The research challenge was identified by answering the following question: What are the ornamental elements in Islamic architecture? The research is confined to analyzing ornamental forms in Islamic architecture since 909 to 1171 AD in Egypt. The most important conclusion drawn from the research is that Islamic decoration is based on the simplification and transformation of existing forms, as well as the modification of the natural form with its dimensions, sizes, and mass into an abstract form that lacks the characteristics of living nature. Then come suggestions, ideas, and research resources.
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