Islamic beauty
Qatar is a new country full of contemporary buildings created with its staggering oil wealth. The country’s largest mosque in the capital Doha is a new build, while Katara Cultural Village, boasting lavish gold and blue mosques, is also an architectural newcomer. Doha’s Pearl, a large complex built on reclaimed land, is a recent addition as well.
But these new structures are steeped in tradition, with stylish, beautiful lines and curves. Intricate designs stay pure to Islam and do not depict human or animal forms. Instead of being sterile, these are pleasing on the eye and photographically pure and balanced.
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Islamic art really is beautiful; maybe due to the very fact that it cannot depict human or animal forms ….
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I think that’s precisely the case, Noeline. They had to be more adventurous and inventive with their geometric patterns.
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I love the design and form of the tiles (?) as shown in the photo ‘Doha design’.
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It’s like an embossed panel, Koos. They have these kind of decorations everywhere. Maybe they’re a sign of wealth or detract from the monotony of the desert.
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I think it’s a sign of showing wealth…
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And also a good fallback when you’re not supposed to depict living creatures.
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Every human being wants to be surrounded with beautiful things (art)!
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Yes we need something to aspire to.
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Truly beautiful images, Mike. You’ve captured the essence and warmth of the place. :)
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Thank you, Richard. I love the cleanliness and grace of the design. They’ve really captured their heritage in all those new buildings.
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