Introduction to Islamic Art: Create Biomorphic Patterns
Adding the Biomorphs 2
A course by Esra Alhamal , Artist, Educator, and Podcaster
Joined May 2021
Joined May 2021
About the video: Adding the Biomorphs 2
Overview
“Let's keep working on the biomorphs and complete this part of the project.”
In this video lesson Esra Alhamal addresses the topic: Adding the Biomorphs 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Islamic Art: Create Biomorphic Patterns. Delve into the rich history of Islamic art to draw and paint intricate patterns that honor tradition and encourage experimentation.
Partial transcription of the video
“Adding the Biomorphs Let's take that and test out our theory to see if it works nicely, if it fits exactly within that line, and it does. Here is your first design unit. This is the design unit that we will be filling in. You will notice, the reason why I wanted both of them is because the inside flowers are slightly different. You can pretend that the inside flowers are the same and work on that one and you'll be fine, but if you want that variation, I would suggest having both of these right here. Just make sure it lines up perfectly. If it doesn't, you’ll have problems later. On top of t...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Islamic Art: Create Biomorphic Patterns
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Ink Illustration, Painting, Pattern Design, Watercolor Painting
Esra Alhamal
A course by Esra Alhamal
Saudi artist, educator, and podcaster Esra Alhamal has dedicated her career to traditional Islamic art, experimenting with her own contemporary edge. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Interior Design, and a Master’s of Arts in Interior Architecture from London, where she is based. It was during her master’s that Esra spent her spare time taking Islamic pattern classes at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts.
Now a PhD candidate on the topic of traditional Islamic art history, she is determined to make the craft accessible and inspire others. She does so by sharing her expertise through workshops on the educational platform she founded, Islamic Illumination, and via her weekly podcast, Art Illuminated, which has received more than 15K downloads. Esra’s work has been exhibited in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, and she has participated in collaborative shows in London. Alongside her art career and PhD, Esra set up Bristle & Brush with her husband, a business that makes natural and plastic-free watercolors.
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