Tag: Paintings
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Anselm Feuerbach’s Sisters, with Footnotes #84
Executed in the style of Anselm Feuerbach, the viewer is transported to a battlefield engulfed in chaos, dust, and destruction. The focal point of the painting are two remarkable Bedouin sisters as they stand defiantly in a vast open field. The composition is dynamically balanced, with the sisters positioned at the forefront, their bodies twisted…
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, 17th-century Italian Old Master’s Captive, with Footnotes #83
Alma, adorned in a torn and ragged wrap around her waist. She is shown chained to a weathered column in a dimly lit dungeon, creating a sense of vulnerability and captivity. The ground is scattered with rubble, symbolizing the destruction and decay surrounding Alma in her dire situation. In the background, a shard of a…
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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, Georges Clairin’s Le Carnage, with footnotes
Georges Clairin trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and became known for grand historical paintings, Symbolist themes, and portraits. Le Carnage may draw from extravaganzas he witnessed in Morocco that involved hundreds of Arab horsemen in mock equestrian battles. This painting was among several of his large compositions of anecdotal dreamscapes set in exotic surroundings…
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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, Fritz Burmann’s Lamentation, with footnotes
Fritz Burmann was born in 1892 in Westphalian Wiedenbrück. From 1909-12 he studied at the Düsseldorf Academy under August Deusser, becoming his master student, and at the Academy in Munich under Heinrich Knirr. This was followed by study trips through Europe, before he received a teaching position at the academy in Königsberg in 1926. In 1936…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Francisco Goya’s Escena de guerra (War scene), with footnotes
Scene from the Spanish war of independence (between 1808 and 1812) Francisco Goya was a talented Spanish painter and printmaker, and is considered one of the last of the Old Masters of painting, as well as the first of the moderns. He began his apprenticeship in painting at the age of 14, and his talent was…
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