28 articles
Landscapes of the Islamic world
- 25 Did Sufi Manuscript Landscapes Have a Secret Symbolic Coding?Sufi manuscript landscapes conceal a sophisticated symbolic language where each mountain, garden and color encodes mystical teachings. Discover the keys... 9 min read
- 26 What is the geological origin of the red ochre in the rocks of Khiva frescoes?The red ochre of the Khiva frescoes comes from sedimentary formations rich in iron, oxidized over millennia in the arid climate of Khorezm. Hematite, a ... 13 min read
- 27 Why are caves and caverns absent from medieval Islamic landscapes?Medieval Islamic landscapes deliberately ignored caves and cavernes, preferring bright gardens and open spaces. This absence reveals a spatial philosoph... 10 min read
- 28 How Did Artists from Bukhara Depict Desert Mirages in Their Landscapes?Between the 14th and 17th centuries, miniaturists from Bukhara developed a unique art for representing the impossible: desert mirages. Translucent pigme... 9 min read
