Tag: Middle East
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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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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, 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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02 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Alma at The Battle of Anghiar, After Leonardo da Vinci, with Footnotes #81
The Battle of Anghiari was fought on 29 June 1440, between the forces of Milan and the League of some Italian states led by the Republic of Florence in the course of the Wars in Lombardy. The battle was a victory for the Florentines, who secured their domination of central Italy… Please follow link for…
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05 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Battle is Won! After Franz von Stuck, with Footnotes #82
War is hell and never changes. Arrows flying from different ranges. People dying left and right. Soldiers always forced to fight… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Overwhelming Odds, with Footnotes #80
Alma stood at the forefront of her small band of companions, a determined fire burning in her eyes. The invaders, a formidable force in number and weaponry, loomed ahead, their presence casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty across Gaza. But Alma was not one to be easily daunted. She had fought against overwhelming odds…
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01 Painting, Middle East Artists, The Art of War, Wadei Khaled’s Untitled, 2023, with Footnotes #76
On sale for US$3,550 in June 2024 Wadei Khaled was born in Al-Arroub Refugee Camp in 1986, and during his early childhood, colors had become his favorite companions. The first milestone in his artistic career came at the age of 13 when he held an art exhibition in Al-Arroub. After that, he began to explore the possibilities…
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07 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma and the Judean Lion, after Luca Giordano, with footnotes
As Alma returns to her village, she carries herself with utmost grace, despite the wounds she has sustained in battle. Her dark red hair cascades down her shoulders, symbolizing her strength and determination… Please follow link for full post
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04 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s The Raid is Over, Alma Takes Time to Recuperate, with footnotes
It is only fitting that Alma takes some time to rest and recuperate after her tireless efforts…. Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma changing instructions on the battle field, with footnotes
Alma gathers her officers. It becomes apparent that the original battle plan needs to be re-evaluated and adjusted. She understands that adaptability is crucial on the battlefield, and she is not afraid to change her instructions based on the evolving circumstances. Alma was by far the most distinguished of women because of her many superior…
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01 Photograph, Middle East Artists, The Art of War, Maher Attar’s Samar Baltaji, with Footnotes, #75
Samar Baltaji is the one-legged mother in the photo, holding the hand of her maimed daughter, Nisrine, as they walked through a landscape of Beirut at war. In June 1985, during the war in the Palestinian camps — which pitted the Amal party against the Palestinians — he captured a photo that made the front…
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01 Painting, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Mamdouh Kashlan’s Displacement (Al-Nozoh), with Footnotes #79
Estimate for 12,000 – 18,000 GBP in Oct 2021 “My country is a refugee inside of me Let my face become a shadow An eternity of enamoured rocks circles me, for I am fire’s first lover And fire is pregnant with my days, a rattle ringing on her breast Her armpit is a well of…
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08 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma is sent back to Gaza, with footnotes
The time off that Alma had passed quickly! The business of Gaza had to be attended to. Called back to duty, Alma and her soldiers return to free the war torn city, and care for the severely wounded and distraught citizens… Please follow link for full post
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