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Historical
and Cultural Significance:
It is believed, that an angel came to prophet Muhammed to teach him
about ornamental painting and that he went on to decorate the Mosque of
Medina. Over Centuries, ornamental painting became a major form of
decorative art throughout the Muslim world. Since the representation of
living things is traditionally prohibited by Islam, the patterns used in
ornamental painting usually consist of geometrical and floral designs.
Ornamental painting is used to decorate ceramic plates, pencil boxes,
jewelry boxes, chess boards, and folding tables. Although many of the rigid
Islamic rules regarding representational painting have faded in Central
Asia, the elaborate art form of ornamental painting continues to endure.
The
Creative Process:
Ornamental painting requires a great deal of concentration.
Decorating a pencil box may take a few days, but completing a larger item,
like a folding table, can take several months. The artisan first uses
acrylic paint to decorate an item, then applies a clear lacquer to protect
the work.
Master
Profile:
Muhammedali Hamraev graduated from Bukhara State University with a
degree in Fine Arts. Afterwards, he began learning about ornamental painting
while working with a master to decorate private homes. During his five years
as an ornamental painter he has participated in exhibitions in Moscow,
Tashkent, Almaty, and Bishkek.
Contact information:
Muhammedali
Hamraev
"Bukhara Artisan Development Center"
Nakshbandi St. Bild 100,
Bukhara,
Uzbekistan, 705018.
Tel.: (+998 65) 2262529.
Fax: (+998 65) 2242246.
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