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Inspiration from Islamic Art: Arab Designs That Captivate the Eyes

Inspiration from Islamic Art: Arab Designs That Captivate the Eyes

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Introduction: The Philosophy of Beauty That Embodies the Universe Islamic art is not merely decoration but a philosophical vision reflecting the balance between the material and the spiritual, rooted in the principle of Tawhid (divine oneness). In Morocco, this art evolved into a cultural language blending Amazigh, Andalusian, and Saharan influences, crafting a unique identity…

The Fauvist School (Fauvism): The Color Revolution That Shook the Throne of Traditional ArtIntroduction: When Color Became a Cry Against RestrictionAt the dawn of the 20th century, as the world breathed the air of modernity, a bold artistic movement emerged, breaking the chains of realism and defying academic rules. This was the Fauvist School (Fauvism), derived from the French term “Les Fauves”, meaning “The Wild Beasts”—a sarcastic label by critics who saw their works as clashes of garish colors and violent brushstrokes. But these “beasts” were not mere rebels; they were pioneers who redefined beauty, declaring that “emotion is born when color escapes the cage of logic.”

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1. The Beginning: The 1905 Exhibition… The Shock That Changed Art At the 1905 Salon d’Automne in Paris, works by young artists like Henri Matisse, André Derain, and Maurice de Vlaminck were displayed. The colors were fiery: green skies, blue faces, red trees. Critics attacked the works as “barbaric,” but the public was drawn to…