This course introduces participants to the design of the Shamsa, one of the most significant decorative elements in Islamic illumination.
Participants will learn how to construct Shamsa compositions using traditional geometric and ornamental principles.
Participants will understand compositional balance, symmetry, and repetition, and learn how to apply these concepts in ornamental design.
Participants will create a complete Shamsa design reflecting their understanding of traditional Islamic illumination principles.
Schedule: Sundays | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 3 Sessions
Total Hours: 9 Hours
Course Fee: 180 AED
Workshop Dates:
July: 12, 19, 26
Namareq Ali is an artist and researcher specializing in traditional Islamic arts, with a particular focus on illumination and manuscript ornamentation. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Traditional Arts and Book Arts, where her research explores the historical development of illumination and the structure of ornamentation in manuscripts across Islamic cultures.
Her artistic practice is grounded in the study of historical manuscripts and the analysis of the compositional systems that govern traditional ornament. This includes floral elements, patterns of repetition and rhythm, and the visual relationship between calligraphy and ornament within decorated pages.
She also has experience in developing educational programs and workshops that introduce the fundamentals of traditional ornamentation and manuscript arts to beginners and enthusiasts. Her teaching approach combines historical knowledge with practical application.
Through her artistic and academic work, she aims to promote awareness of traditional arts and provide a deeper understanding of the aesthetic and historical richness of Islamic ornamentation.
180,00 AED
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