Tag: Art
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Ismail Shammout’s Memories and a Firebrand, with Footnotes #82
Shammout always made it a point to never cease depicting the Palestinian exodus in his work. Living under harsh conditions and haunting experiences, as a child he was forced to flee from his home during the Nakba of 1948 and traveled on foot to settle in a refugee camp. He documented that march of death,…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Nicolas Tournier’s Tears of Gaza, with footnotes
In this oil painting reminiscent of Nicolas Tournier’s style, the canvas depicts the harrowing scene of a Gazan mother’s despair amidst the chaos and destruction of her city. The composition is filled with a sense of hopelessness and anguish. Buildings reduced to ruins stand as silent witnesses to the devastating effects of conflict. The air…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma, The Warrior at peace, with footnotes
The sun hangs low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow across the sandy shores. Waves gently lap against the land, creating a soothing sound that mingles with the distant calls of seagulls. Sitting gracefully on the shoreline, a breathtaking Bedouin warrior woman captures the attention of all who gaze upon her. Her flowing…
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08 Works, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci and Anselm Feuerbach imbedded with Alma and her Warrior, with footnotes
In the midst of a rugged field, where grains of sand mingle with tufts of grass, Alma and her troop of Bedouin women stand tall. Clad in ornate, oriental armor, each woman exudes a sense of power and resilience… Please follow link for full post
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06 Works, The Art of War, 17th-century Italian Old Masters’ The Flagellation of Alma, with footnotes
In the dimly lit jail cell, the once proud Arab warrior woman now finds herself captured and confined. Her fair complexion and slim figure are a striking contrast against the harsh surroundings… Please follow link for full post
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06 Works, The Art of War, Sir William Russell Flint’s After The Ambush, with footnotes
Intertwining elements of Sir William Russell Flint’s style with a touch of Middle Eastern flair. Ilustrations that captures the pivotal moment from “Le Morte d’Arthur” with Alma, the Bedouin warrior woman at the forefront… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Franz von Stuck’s Arab queen Mawia, with Footnotes #81
Mawia was an Arab queen, who ruled over the Tanukhids, a confederation of semi-nomadic Arabs, in southern Syria, in the latter half of the fourth century. She led her troops in a rebellion against Roman emperor Valens, riding at the head of her army into Phoenicia and Palestine. After she reached the frontiers of Egypt and…
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Tiziano Vecelli’s Running for cover, where there is non!, with Footnotes #83
In the midst of the chaotic and war-ravaged city of Gaza, where destruction and despair loomed over every street corner, a group of people found themselves running for cover. The once vibrant city now lay in ruins, its buildings reduced to rubble, and its inhabitants living in constant fear. As sirens wailed in the distance…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Stuart Reid’s Deraa: The Arab Welcome to the First Handley Page Machine to Arrive in Palestine, with footnotes
A Handley Page bomber aircraft has landed in a desert. It is surrounded by a group of Sherifan mounted troops; those in the foreground gallop past to celebrate its arrival. The Handley Page bombing biplane, which had flown out from England, was ordered to proceed to the Sherifan HQ with supplies of petrol for two…
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04 Works, The Art of War, Rembrandt’s The destruction of Gaza, with footnotes
Alma Lamenting the Destruction of Gaza is a painting In the style of Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist who in 1630 painted the destruction of Jerusalem… Please follow link for full post
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04 Works, The Art of War, TIZIANO Vecellio’s Resilience Amidst Adversity, with footnotes
On a somber afternoon, a young Gazan, Salma, embarked on a journey to gather scarce provisions for her family, hoping to find a glimmer of hope amid the desolation… Please follow link for full post
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04 Works, CONTEMPORARY Interpretation of the Bible! After Michelangelo, When Jesus arrived in Gaza, with footnotes #64
When Jesus arrived in Gaza he saw a sight that moved him deeply, for he saw the desperation and hopelessness in the people’s eyes. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, brimming with love and purpose… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, The Art of War, Titian’s Warriors, with footnotes
Within the sublime and grandeur of a Titianesque composition, a poignant scene unfolds upon the canvas. The mastery of brushstrokes and the vividness of colors transport us to a tumultuous world where suffering and resilience coexist. At the center of this tableau, stands the Hamas soldiers, their figures robust and towering, emanating an aura of…
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03 Works, The Art of War, Titian’s Hamas soldier and a Gazan woman, with footnotes
The scene unfolds with a striking composition, highlighting the contrasting emotions of the Hamas soldier and Gazan woman… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, CONTEMPORARY Interpretation of the Bible! After Leonardo da Vinci, Jesus Christ Helping His Mother, with footnotes #62
Leonardo da Vinci uses a wide canvas, allowing for a panoramic view that captures both the intimate setting of the workshop and the distant cityscape. There is tension and unease to the scene, highlighting the volatile times in which the Holy Family lived. Every element of the painting is rendered with meticulous attention to detail.…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Anselm Feuerbach’s The Battle of the Amazons, with footnotes
This dramatic historical painting, teeming with figures, depicts the devastating battle for the city of Troy. According to Homer, the Amazons with their queen Penthesilea came to the aid of the Trojan king Priamos, who had to defend himself against the Greeks under the leadership of king Menelaus. In the battle, Penthesilea is killed by…
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, After Franz Ritter von Stuck, A Time for Reflection, with Footnotes, #84
Memories of their fallen comrades flooded Alma’s mind, their faces appearing as vivid as the day they each set foot on this treacherous path. The laughter, the camaraderie, the unbreakable bond they shared—it was all a bittersweet reminder of what they had lost. Alma’s wounds throbbed, the pain piercing through her like a relentless storm.…
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01 Painting, Middle East Artists, Mahmoud Sabri’s Jnazet (Funeral), with Footnotes, #76
Sold for 346,000 GBP in October 2018 The painting Jnazet is the peak of a multifaceted representation of the artist’s political and social ideologies that were intensified following the Ba’athist Coup. The funeral ‘procession’ is harshly etched, with jagged and symmetrical tendencies; an uplifted arm both appears to beat a drum and gesture in defiance. The…
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03 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Alma, It is time to return home, with Footnotes #82
The battle, long and arduous, has finally come to an end. The clash of weapons has ceased, replaced only by the echoes of victory and the haunting memory of fallen comrades… Please follow link for full post
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12 Works, The Art of War, After Franz von Stuck Alma on a Mercy Mission, with footnotes
Alma gathered her troops and briefs them on the mission. It was their duty to ensure that their small aid convoy reached the desert tribe safely, despite the potential dangers that lay ahead…. Please follow link for full post
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