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Biomorphic art is one of the three main forms in Islamic art, the others being calligraphy and geometry. Biomorphic patterns vary greatly, and their application can be found in various crafts and architectural designs. The popularity of floral motifs was because traditionally, living creatures and humans were not supposed to be depicted in Islamic art. Therefore, the plant kingdom provided subjects that were non-controversial and capable of stylization. We find the traditional floral pattern carved on the textiles, ceramics, manuscripts, on the interiors and facades of famous architectural monuments ie. Madrasa, Masajids and tombs all over the islamic lands. However in Persia and central Asia the floral designs reached its Zenith especially in the Mughal era. These floral motifs are inspired by nature and drawn with perfection using simples geometry with the help of compass and ruler.

Art Introduction: Islamic geometric patterns are one of the major forms of Islamic ornament that are often built on combinations of repeated squares and circles, which may be overlapped and interlaced, to form intricate and complex patterns. These may constitute the entire decoration, may form a framework for floral or calligraphic embellishments, or may retreat into the background as motif.Workshop Objective:

• Learn the construction of symmetrical geometry shapes to build a striking Islamic pattern
• Know the symbolism and the terminology of Islamic Geometry with its origin.
• In this workshop you will be able to learn ‘Circle of Life’ grid along with the six fold Geometric patterns. The role of grids in Islamic geometric design is an essential part which will be broken down in the workshop.
• By the end of this session you will be able to understand how Islamic geometric patterns are constructed and can apply this technical knowledge to come up with your own pattern.
• At the end of the workshop you will have a neatly drafted pattern handmade by you with live guidance and feedback from the instructor.

Fees: ₹1099 Duration: 1.5 hours Date: 26th June 2021 Saturday. Time: 4:00 pm IST

Islamic Art of illumination is a 13th century art form which originated in Persia and incorporates the heavy use of gold along with arabesque and floral elements to represent nature in a divine form. The basis of which lies in balance and symmetry.Illumination meaning light, Uses gold highlights for decorative painting of motifs traditionally used to decorate the pages of Quran. Later on, "Art of The Book" extended to embellishing other books of literature. Collection and gifting of such books eventually became a status symbol owing to the valuable art of Illumination.Our Artist: Alefiya Abbas AliAlefiya is a Karachi, Pakistan based Traditional Islamic Artist. She holds a degree in fine arts with distinction. Her major subjects were traditional printmaking and Mughal miniature painting. After her graduation in 2012 she participated in many exhibitions and workshops.Traditionalist to the core. Her passion to learn more about traditional Islamic arts- Geometry, Ancient Islamic manuscripts, Miniature painting and Illumination brought her to VM Center of Traditional arts(Karachi centre of Prince’s School of Art, London) She secured 1st position in the program.Alefiya believes that her skills and creativity got a golden touch of knowledge and understanding of Traditional Islamic art. Her art is inspired by intricate designs of ancient Islamic manuscripts and miniature paintings.Alefiya practices traditional methods. From creating her own paints from natural pigments extracted from minerals, rock, plants and animals to making pure shell gold.She aims to revive the traditional Islamic arts so they can be recognised, glorified and celebrated today, as they were in the past.Duration: 2 hours 4:30pm-6:30pm