29 articles
Landscapes of the Islamic world
- 1 How does plaster gypsum react chemically with lead-based pigments?In ancient frescoes, a fascinating chemical transformation occurs: the gypsum of the plaster reacts with lead-based pigments, creating black sulphide th... 9 min read
- 2 Did Mughal pleasure gardens reflect existing places?Mughal pleasure gardens were neither pure fantasies nor simple copies: they reinvented real landscapes – Central Asian valleys, Persian oases, Kashmiri ... 7 min read
- 3 Which lifting technique allowed a fresco to be transferred onto a new support?Stacco, an age-old marouflage technique, makes it possible to gently detach a fresco from its original wall in order to transfer it onto a new support. ... 11 min read
- 4 Why did Nordic fjords and landscapes never influence Islamic art despite the Varangian contacts?The Varangians traded for three centuries between Scandinavian fjords and the Islamic caliphate, yet no glacier appears in Persian miniatures. This fasc... 9 min read
- 5 How were natural fluorescent pigments used in nocturnal landscapes?Master landscape painters exploited the photoluminescent properties of rare minerals such as fluorite to create nocturnal landscapes glowing with a myst... 10 min read
- 6 Did the Safavid bridges' landscapes have a symbolic function of passage?The Safavid bridges of Isfahan are not mere structures spanning a river. They embody a cosmic vision in which every crossing becomes an initiatory passa... 8 min read
- 7 Which Sienna earth quarry supplied the royal workshops of Isfahan?The royal workshops of Isfahan, jewels of Safavid art, sourced their Sienna earth from the quarries of Tuscany. This Italian pigment, transported along ... 10 min read
- 8 Why Are Cliffs and Precipices So Stylized in Persian Art?The stylized cliffs of Persian art, with their multicolored strata and impossible forms, do not seek to imitate nature but to reveal its spiritual essen... 10 min read
- 9 How to Identify an Ethyl Silicate Consolidation on an Ancient Fresco?Learn how to identify an ethyl silicate consolidation on your ancient frescoes through visual clues, tactile tests and magnifying examinations. Fifteen ... 11 min read
- 10 Did the Friday mosque landscapes differ from those of neighbourhood mosques?The landscapes of the Friday mosques were radically different from those of neighbourhood mosques. Monumentality, formal gardens and urban theatricality... 11 min read
- 11 What is the composition of the translucent brown in the rocks of Kamal ud-Din Behzad's paintings?The composition of the translucent brown in Behzad's rocks reveals a fascinating alchemy: natural ochres, volcanic shadows and gum arabic applied in sup... 10 min read
- 12 Why are icebergs and polar ice completely absent from the Islamic landscape imagination?In Persian gardens and Islamic miniatures, water flows in fountains and rivers, but never in the form of ice. This fascinating absence reveals an aesthe... 10 min read
- 13 How did artists depict depth of field without knowing atmospheric perspective?Long before the Renaissance and atmospheric perspective, artists already created the fascinating illusion of depth. Discover their ingenious techniques:... 10 min read
- 14 Was Emerald Green (copper arsenite) Used Despite Its Extreme Toxicity?Emerald green based on copper arsenite conquered Victorian interiors despite its deadly toxicity. This hue of unmatched intensity literally poisoned its... 10 min read
- 15 What apotropaic function did mountain landscapes serve on the gates of citadels?On the gates of ancient citadels, carved mountain landscapes served an apotropaic function: repelling evil forces. These engraved mountains created a sy... 11 min read
- 16 Why do Chinese Karst Landscapes Rarely Influence Persian Art?For fifteen years between Tehran and Shanghai, I sought to understand why the spectacular karst landscapes of China remained absent from Persian art. Th... 9 min read
- 17 How to Distinguish Cobalt Blue (Modern) from Azurite (Medieval) Under a Microscope?Under the microscope, each grain of blue pigment tells its story. Discover how to distinguish medieval azurite from modern cobalt thanks to their unique... 10 min read
- 18 Did the landscapes of royal libraries differ from those of public spaces?The landscapes of royal and public libraries told radically different stories. Between majestic mythological frescoes and educational rural scenes, thes... 9 min read
- 19 What overseas natural pigment was accessible to painters of Eastern Persia?Painters of Eastern Persia enjoyed an extraordinary privilege: direct access to the lapis-lazuli quarries of Badakhshan. This geographical proximity off... 10 min read
- 20 Why are mangroves and wetlands invisible in Islamic iconography?Within the immense richness of Islamic art, mangroves and wetlands seem to have been erased. This absence reveals a profound conception of paradise, pur... 6 min read
- 21 How Does Saltpeter Affect Mineral Pigments in Old Walls?Saltpeter silently corrodes the mineral pigments of old walls through crystal pressure, chemical alteration, and chromatic migration. Understanding thes... 10 min read
- 22 Did the landscapes of caravanserais vary depending on the trade routes represented?Caravanserais were not just shelters for travelers: they embodied the soul of the trade routes they lined. From the Persian desert to the Anatolian moun... 7 min read
- 23 What technique was used to create metallic effects on rocky elements?In Italian gardens of the 18th century, artificial grottoes shone with a thousand lights thanks to an ancestral technique: metallic effect painting. Dis... 7 min read
- 24 Why Sicilian Volcanic Landscapes Influence Islamic Art of Sicily?Between the 9th and 13th centuries, Muslim artisans in Sicily transformed the telluric power of Etna into architectural masterpieces. Discover how lava,... 8 min read
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