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Untitled (After Malevich and Schiele), from the 1917 exhibition, Nature Morte Gallery, New York - Sherrie Levine - Google Arts & Culture

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I liked this piece of art because of all the shapes that you can find in it.

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I liked this piece of art because of all the shapes that you can find in it.

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This marble panel could have once been part of a prayer room or a mausoleum and was used as a mihrab to indicate the qibla, the direction to Mecca. It is carved with a central niche composed of a rectangle in which is featured a lamp hanging from an arch and inscribed with the word Allah on its body. Two Qur'anic verses inscribed in thuluth script around the central niche praise the omniscient power, knowledge, justice and wisdom of God and state Islam as Allah's religion. The frieze on the upper part is decorated with floral stylised motifs. The overall composition recalls larger stucco mihrabs in Seljuq or Ilkhanid buildings, such as that of Pir-i Bakran's mausoleum's mihrab. This smaller version may indicate its use in a small oratory, possibly in a madrasa, a small masjid or even a mausoleum. The representation of the lamp is quite common and is a symbol of God's radiance, as stated in a famous verse of the Qur'an (Q 24:35), where God's light is metaphorically compared to a niche where a crystal lamp shines like a star that is lit from the oil of a blessed olive tree that wouldn't require fire to be lit.

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Carved Marble Mihrab Panel - Google Arts & Culture

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This marble panel could have once been part of a prayer room or a mausoleum and was used as a mihrab to indicate the qibla, the direction to Mecca. It is carved with a central niche composed of a rectangle in which is featured a lamp hanging from an arch and inscribed with the word Allah on its body.

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Very close to being a reflection, but not quite. Does, however, have rotations and translations.

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Very close to being a reflection, but not quite. Does, however, have rotations and translations.

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Ivory-Inlaid Games Board - Unknown, Egypt, 15th Century - Google Arts & Culture

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Iznik Tile - Unknown, Turkey, 1560 - Google Arts & Culture

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An Ottoman saddle cloth made from two lengths of fabric sewn down the centre and woven with a mirror-image design on either side. A characteristic Ottoman flora of carnations, tulips with pomegranates proliferates from a central ogival cartouche. This exceptionally fine textile was probably never used and is in a pristine condition. Made in Bursa, late 16th c. H 186,5 cm. (ΓΕ_3784)

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Velvet saddle cloth - Unknown - Google Arts & Culture

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An Ottoman saddle cloth made from two lengths of fabric sewn down the centre and woven with a mirror-image design on either side. A characteristic Ottoman flora of carnations, tulips with pomegranates proliferates from a central ogival cartouche. This exceptionally fine textile was probably never used and is in a pristine condition.

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These shapes look like they've been reflected/translated across the pattern.

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These shapes look like they've been reflected/translated across the pattern.

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Iranian carpets with a bright and vibrant blue ground are rare and coveted objects among collectors. Nicknamed after its aristocratic European owner and its design, this carpet is a beautiful example of the ingenuity and creativity of 17th-century CE carpet markers from Kerman, in South East Iran. The city is renown for the quality and inventiveness of its carpet workshops, whose work became very influential for the later carpet knotting and weaving industry in Iran.
The main field of this carpet is occupied by a simple yet visually powerful lattice-like motif of addorsed saz leaves divided into three sections of different colours disposed in alternated rows among floral scrolling. The pattern is a development of the earlier and most intricate ' Vase Carpet' designs, with leaves here coming out of palmettes, rosettes, and pomegranate-like shapes. The red-ground border presents a series of light blue floral sprouts divided by large stylised palmettes, rosettes, and pomegranates or flower buds. The final result is a carpet that combines a striking decoration with a masterful sense of colour arrangement.

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Béhague 'Vase' Carpet - Google Arts & Culture

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Iranian carpets with a bright and vibrant blue ground are rare and coveted objects among collectors. Nicknamed after its aristocratic European owner and its design, this carpet is a beautiful example of the ingenuity and creativity of 17th-century CE carpet markers from Kerman, in South East Iran.

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I spot at least 4 lines of symmetry which are reflections

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I spot at least 4 lines of symmetry which are reflections

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Book Binding - Unknown, Egypt, 14th Century - Google Arts & Culture

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Section of wall tiles with a composition that constitutes a basic decorative unit which, when repeated, may cover any wall surface. A similar wall composition can be found in the Mausoleum of the Martyr Eyyub in Istanbul. Turkey, Iznik, circa 1580. H. 72,8 cm. Gift of Emmanuel Benakis (ΓΕ_68, ΓΕ_72, ΓΕ_109).

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Section of a panel of six tiles - Iznik workshop - Google Arts & Culture

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Section of wall tiles with a composition that constitutes a basic decorative unit which, when repeated, may cover any wall surface. A similar wall composition can be found in the Mausoleum of the Martyr Eyyub in Istanbul. Turkey, Iznik, circa 1580. H. 72,8 cm. Gift of Emmanuel Benakis (ΓΕ_68, ΓΕ_72, ΓΕ_109).

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This piece is intricate but asymmetrical. I like details, but the asymmetry makes it very interesting.

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Iznik Tile - Unknown, Turkey, 1560 - Google Arts & Culture

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"The Kiss", probably the most popular work by Gustav Klimt, was first exhibited in 1908 at the Kunstschau art exhibition on the site of today's Konzerthaus. The Ministry bought it from there for the sum of 25,000 Kronen and thus secured for the state one of the icons of Viennese Jugendstil and indeed of European modern art. It undoubtedly represents the culmination of the phase known as the "Golden Epoch". In this decade, the artist created a puzzling, ornamental encoded programme that revolved around the mystery of existence, love and fulfilment through art. Klimt gained initial inspiration for this in 1903 on a journey to Ravenna to see the Byzantine mosaics. In addition, the painting contains a myriad of motifs from various cultural epochs, above all from Ancient Egyptian mythology. Most recent research has, however, revealed that it is not enough to read the ornaments in the picture just as symbols rooted in tradition aiming to convey a timelessly valid message. They reveal more, such as references to Klimt's love for Emilie Flöge and the artist's exploration of the sculptor Auguste Rodin's art.

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The Kiss - Gustav Klimt - Google Arts & Culture

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"The Kiss", probably the most popular work by Gustav Klimt, was first exhibited in 1908 at the Kunstschau art exhibition on the site of today's Konzerthaus. The Ministry bought it from there for the sum of 25,000 Kronen and thus secured for the state one of the icons of Viennese Jugendstil and indeed of European modern art.

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The Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar, Doha, Qatar - Google Arts & Culture

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Set in the MIA Park on the waterfront, the museum building stands out as an architectural gem. Once inside, you will see masterpieces of Islamic art, inclu...

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The Benaki Museum is the largest and oldest museum
in Greece operating as a foundation under private law.
Through its extensive collections that cover several different
cultural fields and its more general range of activities the
Benaki Museum is perhaps the sole instance of a complex
structure within the broader network of museum foundations
in Greece. It was founded in 1931 by Antoni Benaki, a member of one of the leading Greek families of Alexandria. The present day structure of the museum is a decentralised model with a number of independent branches. The centre of this scheme is the neoclassical mansion that presents an evolution of Greek art from the Neolithic period to the present day. Among the autonomous buildings is the exhibition centre on Pireos street, the historical archives in the Delta house, the Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika gallery and the Museum of Islamic art. The Museum of Islamic art is a renovated neoclassical building located in the historical centre of Athens in the immediate neighbourhood of the ancient Agora, the ancient Kerameikos cemetery and the Doric temple of Hephaistos. The museum opened to the public in 2004 to house the collection that was initially formed by the founder of the museum Antoni Benaki during the early of the 20th century, while he was living in Egypt. It was subsequently enriched by other donations and today it contains about 10000 objects from the Middle East, Iran, Turkey, North Africa and India. It demonstrates the evolution of Islamic art from its first appearance up to the Ottoman period and the corresponding developments leading to the middle of the 20th century. The collection includes ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, glassware as well as ivories, funerary steles and arms and armour. Going through the galleries the visitor first comes across exhibits of the early period, from the 7th to the 12th century. Highlights are the group of lustre pottery, door panels from Iraq, Fatimid metalwork, tiraz textiles and a unique reed mat from 10th century Tiberias. The second gallery exhibits objects from the 12th to the 16th century with Seljuq ceramics, Mamluk metalwork and pottery and highlights a small brass box bearing the signature of Ismail ibn al-Ward al-Mawsili dated 1220 and the astrolabe of Ahmad ibn al-Sarraj dated 1328/29. The third gallery displays a marble-lined reception room from a 17th-century mansion in Cairo, together with its fountain, qamarriya windows and a mashrabbiya screen. Other noteworthy exhibits are the collection of Iznik pottery and a 16th century velvet saddle from Bursa. The fourth and last gallery presents arms and armour and an important collection of Qajar jewellery which was collected by Argine Salvagos, sister of the founder. Finally, during the preservation works, a large section of the ancient city wall of Athens from the 4th century BC was uncovered and remains in situ at basement level, accessible to visitors. The museum is located in the center of Athens, in the area of the ancient Kerameikos site, near Monastiraki and Thiseion.

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Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, Athens, Greece - Google Arts & Culture

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The Benaki Museum is the largest and oldest museumin Greece operating as a foundation under private law.Through its extensive collections that cover several differentcultural fields and its more general range of activities theBenaki Museum is perhaps the sole instance of a complexstructure within the broader network of museum foundationsin Greece.

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Reflection across multiple lines

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Book Binding - Unknown, Egypt, 14th Century - Google Arts & Culture

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This design is symmetric, therefore you could reflect half to create an identical representative of the other

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Interesting wooden arch with a reflection

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Interesting wooden arch with a reflection

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Wooden Arch - Unknown, Morocco, 16th Century - Google Arts & Culture

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Minus the writing, the pages are nearly reflections of each other

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Minus the writing, the pages are nearly reflections of each other

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This manuscript is a fine example of Qur'an production in China, most likely produced during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911 CE). This Qur'an manuscript consists of 297 leaves written in Sini muhaqqaq script, which was distinctive to that region. The use of diacritics and full vocalisation is seen in the text; to differentiate, the verses are marked with red circles/dots, and the chapter headings are in red ink indicating the Sura and the number of verses. The two pages shown are the opening pages of the Qur'an; the page on the right is Sura al-Fatiha and on the left Sura al-Baqara.
The pages are beautifully bordered with Chinese floral motifs using vibrant colours such as red, green and gold to stand out. Since the latter mentioned pages are the opening of the Qur'an one can notice that at the top of each border there is a round design in swirling letters with the words - قال الله (Allah states) on the left, and - جل جلاله ( The Almighty) on the right. The Chinese pagodas is what makes this unique as well, the words within the pagodas on each corner say Qur'an Kareem (noble Qur'an).
Since the 8th century, trade played an integral role in the spread of Islam and its culture in China, and Qur'an production became an important aspect of that. Unlike this example, several Chinese Qur'an manuscripts were often produced in thirty-volume books (juz') instead of a single volume. The Chinese artistic tradition strongly inspired the style of decoration as many Qur'ans include similar floral patterns, colour schemes and Chinese symbols such as pagodas and lanterns. This was also a way to make these manuscripts unique to their region.

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This manuscript is a fine example of Qur'an production in China, most likely produced during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911 CE). This Qur'an manuscript consists of 297 leaves written in Sini muhaqqaq script, which was distinctive to that region.

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The Beyond - Georgia O’Keeffe - Google Arts & Culture

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The lower third of this piece is covered by a broad band of black. The upper portion of the canvas is filled with several variations of blue; however, a th...

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The shirt is almost a reflection of itself, minus a few details

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The shirt is almost a reflection of itself, minus a few details

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The short-sleeved Ottoman robe, or caftan, is made of silk with gilt metal threads. The overall pattern is symmetrical on a red ground with undulating stems that carry multi-petalled flowers and larger circular motifs reminiscent of pomegranates filled with three small tulips and defined by a pearl border on blue. The yellow silk on the sleeves is a later repair. Turkey, 16th century. H. 134 cm., W. 126 cm. (ΓΕ_3900).

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Caftan - Unknown - Google Arts & Culture

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The short-sleeved Ottoman robe, or caftan, is made of silk with gilt metal threads. The overall pattern is symmetrical on a red ground with undulating stems that carry multi-petalled flowers and larger circular motifs reminiscent of pomegranates filled with three small tulips and defined by a pearl border on blue.

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Infinity ∞ - Mona Hatoum - Google Arts & Culture

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