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Fylde Decorative & Fine Arts Society Member of the

ARTS EDUCATION, HERITAGE & CONSERVATION Islamic Art:

Lecture by Wednesday 2 nd April 2014 at 2pm United

1 Fylde Decorative & Fine Arts Society Member of the National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies ARTS EDUCATION, HERITAGE & CONSERVATION Islamic Art: Exploring the decorative arts of the Islamic world Lecture by Wednesday 2 nd April 2014 at 2pm United Reformed Church Hall St. Georges Rd, St Annes-on-Sea, FY8 2AE

Islamic Art Exploring the decorative arts of the Islamic world An expert in the history and culture of the Middle East and North Africa,

He has written extensively on Arabia and is the author of The Discovery Guide to Yemen, Insight Guide to the Silk Road and Berlitz

As a film producer and cameraman he has made documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic TV and Channel 4.

2 Islamic Art Exploring the decorative arts of the Islamic world An expert in the history and culture of the Middle East and North Africa, is a professional tour guide and lecturer. He has written extensively on Arabia and is the author of The Discovery Guide to Yemen, Insight Guide to the Silk Road and Berlitz Guides to Libya; The Red Sea; Cairo; Abu Dhabi and Nile Cruising. As a film producer and cameraman he has made documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic TV and Channel 4. Islamic patterns This lecture covers aspects of Islamic art in some of the most important cities, sites and museums in the world especially Cordoba, Cairo, Damascus, Isfahan and Samarkand. From its Arabian heartland comes a wealth of decorated ceramics, carved wood, metalwork, glass, tiles, mosaics, carpets, architecture and gardens.

Mosque Cordoba Taj Mahal Islamic art encompasses the great wealth of artistic treasures inspired by the Islamic religion, but

decorations of a merchant caravanserai; or the delicate carved marble of arguably the world s most beautiful building the Taj

We tend to think of all Islamic art in a religious context, but within these regions are many non-muslim communities of Copts,

3 Mosque Cordoba Taj Mahal Islamic art encompasses the great wealth of artistic treasures inspired by the Islamic religion, but there is also non-religious art such as the colourful dancing figures from the pleasure palaces of Persia; the simple mud brick decorations of a merchant caravanserai; or the delicate carved marble of arguably the world s most beautiful building the Taj Mahal. We tend to think of all Islamic art in a religious context, but within these regions are many non-muslim communities of Copts, Jews and Zoroastrians whose own art is inextricably linked. Despite unifying themes of mosques, minarets, madrassas and mausoleums to be found between Morocco and China, each region has its own history that influences the decorative art we see today.

4 Future Events Wednesday 7th May 2014 LIFE WITH LYTTON: Dora Carrington and her circle Lecture by Sandra Pollard NB. Thanks to all our members, our Society is so successful that we are now beginning a Waiting list. We endeavour to make the waiting period as short as possible and, of course, we will keep all members on the waiting list informed about our current activities and events. Thank you for your on-going support and co-operation. DON T FORGET - TAGGING THE TREASURES PROJECT Monday 14 th April 2014 SUBSTANCE AND SHADOW: Victorian Art and Society Lecturer: Michael Howard An evening lecture at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Free admission with a Tagging the Treasures complimentary ticket. This lecture is provided as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Project for volunteers involved in Tagging the Treasures. However, we are delighted to open it also to all our members so why not bring a friend! 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm lecture. Michael is a popular NADFAS lecturer this will be his third visit to Fylde DFAS. The chosen lecture is most pertinent to the LSA Art Collection. A special FYLDE DFAS occasion! We look forward to seeing you there.

5 Islamic Art - exploring the decorative arts of the Islamic world An expert in the history and culture of the Middle East and North Africa, is a professional tour guide and lecturer. He has written extensively on Arabia and is the author of The Discovery Guide to Yemen, Insight Guide to the Silk Road and Berlitz Guides to Libya; The Red Sea; Cairo; Abu Dhabi and Nile Cruising. As a film producer and cameraman he has made documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic TV and Channel 4. This lecture covers aspects of Islamic art in some of the most important cities, sites and museums in the world especially Cordoba, Cairo, Damascus, Isfahan and Samarkand. From its Arabian heartland comes a wealth of decorated ceramics, carved wood, metalwork, glass, tiles, mosaics, carpets, architecture and gardens. Islamic art encompasses the great wealth of artistic treasures inspired by the Islamic religion, but there is also non-religious art such as the colourful dancing figures from the pleasure palaces of Persia; the simple mud brick decorations of a merchant caravanserai; or the delicate carved marble of arguably the world s most beautiful building the Taj Mahal. We tend to think of all Islamic art in a religious context, but within these regions are many non- Muslim communities of Copts, Jews and Zoroastrians whose own art is inextricably linked. Despite unifying themes of mosques, minarets, madrassas and mausoleums to be found between Morocco and China, each region has its own history that influences the decorative art we see today.

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The rise of the Islamic Empire 600-1250 The Rise of Islam The Arabian Peninsula is a crossroads of 3 con@nents: Africa, Europe and Asia Trade routes connected Arabia to many areas such as Byzan@ne, Persian,