Tag: MiddleEastArt
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02 Paintings, Middle East Artists,Abdelbassit Ben Dahman’s Le Faucon/ the Falcon, with Footnotes #70
Abdelbassit Ben Dahman is a Moroccan visual artist born in 1949 in Tangier and died in 2018. Figurative art and realism define his style of painting… Please follow link for full post
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01 Painting, MIDDLE EASTERN ART, Suleiman Mansour’s Fisher, with Footnotes #64
Sold for USD 25,200 in May 2023 Due to fear of Israeli attacks, fishermen in Gaza started fishing from shore instead of using their boats, resulting in a modest catch as the fish near shore are typically very small. Israel has killed more than 200 fishermen and forced nearly 4,000 out of employment. 200 fishermen killed in…
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03 Paintings, Middle East Artists, Nazir Nabaa’s Untitled (Three Ladies), with Footnotes, #72
Sold for USD 87,500 in Mar 2017 As these women are set against intricately and highly rich ornamented backgrounds with arabesque geometric designs, Nabaa references the highly decorated interiors of old Damascene homes whilst simultaneously paying homage to the passage of time. Heavily adorned in beautiful Levantine elements. their beautifully intricate dresses also incorporate arabesque embroidery…
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01 Painting, Middle East Artists, Muhanna Durra’s Untitled, with Footnotes, #70
Estimate for $4,000-$8,000 in June 2023 Muhanna Al-Dura was born in 1938, in Amman, Jordan, to a Lebanese mother and a Turkish father, He is a Jordanian Painter and a diplomat. He was one of the first painters to introduce abstract art, mainly cubism, into the Jordanian art scene. Still a schoolboy, Durra was trained…
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02 Paintings, MIDDLE EASTERN ART, Juliana Séraphim’s Untitled , with Footnotes , #59
Seraphim was born in Jaffa in 1934, and was among the first waves of displaced Palestinian refugees to move to Beirut, Lebanon in 1952. She was 14 when her family fled first to Sidon by boat in 1949. After their move to Beirut, she worked in refugee relief while attending art classes….. Please follow link…
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07 works, Middle East Artists, The Art of War, Jan Saudek’s Silent witness, with Footnotes #104
As the angel passed through the destroyed city she bore witness to the inhumanity of man towards his brother and felt a great heaviness in her heart. The once vibrant streets, now shrouded in ash and sorrow… Please follow link for full post
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01 painting, Middle East Artists, The Art of War, Suleiman Mansour’s Gaza, with Footnotes #103
Sold for USD 43,750 on Mar 2019 Suleiman Mansour, together with Ismail Shammout are one of the two most important Palestinian artists who created a national identity for Palestinians over the years. Since the early 1970s, Mansour has been a champion and pioneer of the Palestinian artistic movement that has continuously pushed against the challenges…
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01 Work, MIDDLE EAST ARTISTS, The art of War, Maher Attar’s Samar Baltaji, with Footnotes
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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04 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Battle maidens of the Sands, with Footnotes #87
The Battle Maidens of the Sands are a legendary group of fierce warriors known for their strength, speed, and mastery of combat. They are said to be guardians of the desert, defending the innocent and punishing those who seek to cause harm… Please follow link for full post
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04 works, PORTRAIT OF A LADY, Ana Dias’s Beduin Desert Warriors, with Footnotes, #237
Islam elevated the status of women, treating them on an equal footing with a man. Women had a newfound independent identity, in the physical and spiritual spheres… Please follow link for full post
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07 Works, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci’s Alma and her Archers Arrive in Gaza, with footnotes
The painting captures the essence of strength, grace, and defiance as these fierce Bedouin warrior women fight valiantly for their homeland… Please follow link for full post
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14 Works, The Art of War, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn’s Alma’s Five reincarnations, with footnotes
In this painting, Alma is depicted in a Rembrandt-style portrait, dressed in intricate Ottoman Empire armor. The dark hues of her hair blend with the warm desert colors in the background. The complex flowing arabesque shapes and elaborate costumes create an aura of opulence and power, while Alma’s piercing eyes and sensual pose convey her…
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05 Works, The Art of War, Franz Ritter von Stuck ‘s Realization, with footnotes
Tired and covered in scars. The stench of blood and death fills the air, as the remaining members of their tribe gather to pay their respects to the fallen warriors… Please follow link for full post
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03 Works, The Art of War, 19th-century Artists’ The Scouting party, with footnotes
A detailed image depicting three heroic Bedouin warriors from the medieval era on a scouting mission in enemy territory, each straddled upon their noble steeds. dressed in Arabian armour, Heads held high as they gaze intently into the distance. The painting demonstrates a classic style, showcasing the meticulous brushstroke techniques often found in oil paintings…
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06 Works, The Art of War, In The Style of Ana Dias, Alma’s New Armor, with footnotes
Collage body paintings. dark red haired Bedouin warrior woman, piercing eyes, sensual poses, sampling her new armor with complex flowing arabesque shapes, subtle shadows, body armor colors… Please follow link for full post
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02 Works, The Art of War, Jan van den Hecke’s The Aftermath of the Battle, with footnotes
The artwork depicts Alma, a stunning and fair Bedouin warrior woman with flowing dark red hair. She is shown seated on the ground, surrounded by the aftermath of a battle. Clad in ornate Arab armor that reveals a hint of her battle weariness, Alma gazes solemnly at the scene before her. Her presence is accompanied…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Franz Ritter von Stuck’s The Defenders of Arabia, with footnotes
The painting “The Defenders of Arabia” pays homage to the distinctive style of artist Franz Ritter von Stuck, known for his dramatic and symbolic works. In this artwork, female warriors take center stage, clad in intricately designed black armor adorned with a mix of oriental patterns. The scene depicts three warriors confronting an invading enemy,…
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02 Works, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci’s Pain and Solace, with footnotes
The backdrop of the painting showcases the devastation caused by the fierce battle, with ruins and debris scattered all around. The city’s crumbling buildings, battered walls, and fallen structures serve as a stark reminder of the tumultuous nature of warfare. The artist’s skilled brushwork brings out the texture and depth of the rubble, immersing the…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Battel is Over, with footnotes
The battle is over, and the enemy has fled, leaving the city in ruins. Alma’s heart pounded as she spotted her companion sitting amidst the destruction. She hurried over to him. Kneeling by his side, she gently wrapped her arm around his shoulder. “Thank the stars you’re alive,” she whispered, her voice filled with both exhaustion…
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