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Sharing with you my husband’s latest painting 🖼 called Rainbow Rain. Maybe if you are an artist yourself, you could share what you have produced on this page.

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Instruction: Your role for today is to read as much as you can to equipt yourself with RLSs surrounding the Arts and particularly, its relationship to the Knowledge Framework no 4, which is the Historical Development. If you have any reactions to add to this page, please do so by clicking the plus button or add to the comment section. Thank you.

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I believe that we must also be aware of the Islamic Art since we are all Muslim. Are these elements of the Islamic Art familiar to you? Have you had the opportunity to explore it on your own? In what way has your personal knowledge of the Islamic Art  shaped you as a person?

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I believe that we must also be aware of the Islamic Art since we are all Muslim. Are these elements of the Islamic Art familiar to you? Have you had the opportunity to explore it on your own? In what way has your personal knowledge of the Islamic Art  shaped you as a person?

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The Islamic Art

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Meaning and design

Meaning and beauty

Art is the mirror of a culture and its world view.

The art of the Islamic world reflects its cultural values, and reveals the way Muslims view the spiritual realm and the universe.

For the Muslim, reality begins with and centers on Allah.

Allah is at the heart of worship and aspirations for Muslims, and is the focus of their lives.

So Islamic art focuses on the spiritual representation of objects and beings, and not their physical qualities.

The Muslim artist does not attempt to replicate nature as it is, but tries to convey what it represents.

This lets the artist, and those who experience the art, get closer to Allah.

For Muslims, beauty has always been and will always be a quality of the divine. There is a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad that says: "Allah is beautiful and he loves beauty."

Geometry

A common feature of Islamic art is the covering of surfaces covered with geometric patterns.

This use of geometry is thought to reflect the language of the universe and help the believer to reflect on life and the greatness of creation.

So how is geometry seen to be spiritual?

Because circles have no end they are infinite - and so they remind Muslims that Allah is infinite.

Complex geometric designs create the impression of unending repetition, and this also helps a person get an idea of the infinite nature of Allah.

The repeating patterns also demonstrate that in the small you can find the infinite ... a single element of the pattern implies the infinite total.

The use of patterns is part of the way that Islamic art represents nature and objects by their spiritual qualities, not their physical and material qualities.

The repeated geometric patterns often make use of plant motifs, and these are called arabesques. Stylised arabic lettering is also common.

Islamic arts and crafts

The integration of arts and crafts into everyday life was very much the norm in the traditional Islamic world.

The idea is that as Islam is integral to every part of a Muslim's life and makes it beautiful, so Islamic art should be used to make the things of everyday life beautiful.

The emphasis in Islamic art is on ornamentation rather than on art for art's sake.

An example is this lajvardine bowl, from 13th century Iran, decorated in gold and cobalt blue ( lajvard is Persian for cobalt).

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Art is the mirror of a culture and its world view. The art of the Islamic world reflects its cultural values, and reveals the way Muslims view the spiritual realm and the universe. For the Muslim, reality begins with and centers on Allah.

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"Present knowledge is wholly dependent on past knowledge". Disuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. >>>>>> The link that i included can be a partial answer to this question.

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Admired by art experts, popular with the public, and widely exhibited in the world's top museums, Impressionism has dominated the art world for nearly 150 years. Renowned for its painters' pioneering approach to art, the groundbreaking genre has facilitated the emergence and shaped the evolution of several art movements, solidifying its role as the catalyst of modern art.

While Impressionism's distinctive aesthetic is undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, the context of the canvases is just as captivating. Here, we explore the background, characteristics, and legacy of Impressionism to illustrate the the iconic movement's profound impact on the history of art.

What is Impressionism?

Impressionism is a movement of art that emerged in 1870s France. Rejecting the rigid rules of the beaux-arts ("fine arts"), Impressionist artists showcased a new way to observe and depict the world in their work, foregoing realistic portrayals for fleeting impressions of their surroundings-which, often, were found outside.

"Instead of painting in a studio, the Impressionists found that they could capture the momentary and transient effects of sunlight by working quickly, in front of their subjects, in the open air (en plein air) rather than in a studio," the Tate explains. "This resulted in a greater awareness of light and color and the shifting pattern of the natural scene. Brushwork became rapid and broken into separate dabs in order to render the fleeting quality of light."

This new approach to painting diverged from traditional techniques, culminating in a movement that changed the course of art history.

History

Throughout the 19th century, most French painters produced work that adhered to the traditional tastes of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, a Paris-based organization that held annual salons. Showcasing a selection of hand-picked artwork, the salons tended to favor conventional subject matter-including historical, mythological, and allegorical scenes-rendered in a realistic style.

Tired by this age-old approach to creativity, a group of artists decided to skip the salon hype and, instead, host their own independent exhibitions. Known as Société Anonyme Coopérative des Artistes Peintres, Sculpteurs, Graveurs ("Cooperative and Anonymous Association of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers"), this band of artists-which included Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Camille Pissarro-held their first exhibition in 1874.

Set in the studio of Nadar, a French photographer, the exhibition featured several paintings by 30 artists, with the most notable being Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise (1872).

The exhibition saw mixed reviews from critics, including journalist Louis Leroy. When analyzing Impression, Sunrise, he infamously wrote: "Impression-I was certain of it. I was just telling myself that, since I was impressed, there had to be some impression in it ... and what freedom, what ease of workmanship! Wallpaper in its embryonic state is more finished than that seascape."

Though clearly intended as an insult, his review actually helped the movement-it inadvertently (and ironically) gave it its well-known name.

Defining Characteristics

Since its conception, Impressionism has been defined by a set of characteristics. These include: painterly brushwork, distinctive colors, depictions of common subject matter, a focus on light, and compositions inspired by photography.

Thick Brushstrokes

Painterly brushwork is perhaps Impressionism's most recognizable trait. Unlike the carefully blended brushstrokes distinctive of previous movements, Impressionist artists employed thick, sketch-like strokes. These quick marks capture the ephemeral, fleeting nature of moments in time, and allowed artists to experiment with color and the ways in which different tones interact on the canvas.

Distinctive Color Palette

In addition to brushwork, Impressionists also exhibited a unique approach to color. Rather than mix paint to achieve certain tones, they instead grouped together individual brushstrokes of various colors. This method is particularly apparent in Impressionist depictions of shadows and snow, which, respectively, are never simply black and white.

Impressionist paintings also often feature neutral color schemes with vivid pops of red that both draw in the eye and add balance to compositions.

Focus on Light

Many Impressionist artists-most notably, Claude Monet-had a penchant for painting en plein air, or outside. With this approach, artists were able to closely study the light and its effects on landscapes, buildings, and other outdoor sights.

"For me," Monet said, "a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life-the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value."

Everyday Subjects

Another avant-garde aspect of Impressionism is the everyday nature of its subjects. Typical content portrayed in Impressionist paintings includes still life depictions, landscapes, portraits of friends and family, and modern city scenes-a far cry from the historical, mythological, and allegorical scenes found in traditional French paintings.

Creative Cropping

Inspired by photography -a new and pioneering practice at the time-Impressionists produced paintings that acted as authentic snapshots of specific moments in time. With this muse in mind, artists began framing their scenes in more 'natural' ways, resulting in asymmetrical compositions cropped like candid photographs.

However, these "snapshots" often actually required ample planning and premeditation. "I assure you no art was ever less spontaneous than mine," Degas, who is known for his creative use of cropping, said.

Legacy & Presence of Impressionism Today

Naturally, as the starting point of modernism, Impressionism influenced many ensuing movements. Post-Impressionists adopted its painterly brushwork; Abstract Expressionists found inspiration in Monet's unconventional approach to form; and many contemporary artists even continue to work in a Neo-Impressionist style.

By reinterpreting and reimagining the movement's iconic aesthetic, these artists invite present-day audiences to see Impressionism in a new light-literally.

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How Impressionism Changed the Art World and Continues to Inspire Us Today

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Impressionism has dominated the art world for nearly 150 years and has left behind a legacy that continues to influence art movements today.

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An interpretation of the knowledge framework  on the Arts (AOK) by IB students.

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Knowledge Framework - The Arts Historical Development Scope and application How has the nature of art changed? Digital Arts Concepts and Language Perception and Role As our worldviews change, so do our tastes in what we see is right and wrong, and as some things look or feel

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How is the knowledge in the arts created? The first is the interaction of the viewer with the piece of Art. In comparison knowledge can be created using the context of the creator as well as the piece of art itself. This is a more common way of developing knowledge not only about the piece of art and its meaning but also the artist. .....>>> However, an artwork might derive much of its meaning from the historical context in which it is produced and might even reference other earlier works.

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The link attached is what I have obtained from recent articles about a game entitled Gris. The developers try to imitate the iwagumi layout which is very interesting. It involves a Mathematics and Arts, producing a better effect on our emotion. This aquarium styling may be a good starts to think about

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The Iwagumi layout is one of the most challenging aquascaping styles out there. Developed around 30 years ago by famous aquarist Takashi Amano, this type of aquascape represents not just a minimalist layout, it also reflects the Japanese culture, spirituality and love for beauty and simplicity.

Defining Features of the Iwagumi Style Aquascape

The Iwagumi term itself comes from the Japanese 'rock formation' and it refers therefore to a layout where stones play the leading role. Rocks provide the 'bony' structure of the aquascape and the traditional geography is a design made of three main stones, out of which one large headstone and two small others.

The most difficult task when it comes to the Iwagumi aquascaping style is to obtain that harmony and unity through simplicity. The Iwagumi is not about just collecting a number of stones but about placing them in a fluent, natural and spacious way so that they are related both to each other and the rest of the scape.

The Iwagumi Layout - Basic Design Principles and Techniques

Not all Iwagumi aquascapes are of the Sanzon Iwagumi type, meaning a 'three-pillared rock formation'. In fact, any number of rocks can be used, as long as it is an odd number (3, 5, 7 and so on) so as to avoid that sense of symmetry no one is striving for in aquascaping.

Among the most popular stones used for this type of aquascape are Seiryu-seki, Maten and Shou, but there's no actual limitation. The aim is to build a group of rocks that are similar in color and texture, yet different in shapes and contour.

Regardless of their number, each stone in the Iwagumi layout has a name and a specific role:

Oyaishi - This is the primary stone. The largest and most beautiful of all stones, Oyaishi is always placed in the focal point of the aquarium, in accordance with the rule of thirds and it occupies 2/3 of its height, which is the perfect ratio for the human eye, according to The Golden Ratio theory. Oyaishi is also slightly tilted in the direction the water flows, in order to render a natural look, more similar to the river stones.

Fukuishi - The secondary stone, Fukuishi should resemble Oyaishi in color and texture and it is usually placed on its right or left, being the second largest rock in the Iwagumi aquarium. The main purpose of this stone is to balance out the primary stone and to create tension in the aquascape.

Soeishi - The third type of stone, usually placed next to the Oyaishi, along with the Fukuishi, accentuating the strength of the first one.

Suteishi - The fourth largest stone in the Iwagumi aquarium, Suteishi is also called 'the sacrificial stone', because it is not meant to stand out and it often gets covered by flora. Nevertheless, the role of the Suteishi is to compliment the entire rock formation by assisting all other stones in creating a sense of togetherness. In a Sanzon Iwagumi aquascape, the Suteishi is omitted.

Recommended Plants for the Iwagumi layout

When it comes to planting an Iwagumi style aquascape, there's a limited number of plants you can use. This is because, of course, the focus should remain on the stones, which should not be overcome by plants, and aquarium open space, which should prevail.

The most popular plants are low laying carpet flora like Dwarf hairgrass ( Eleocharis acicularis), Glossostigma elatinoides and Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'.

Other suggested plants for the Iwagumi aquascape include: Pogostemon helferi, Vallisneria nana, Eleocharis vivipari and Rotala sp. Riccia fluitans (submersed and tied to rocks), background plants like

Recommended Fish

The Iwagumi tank is characterized by harmony and unity through simplicity so never forget that because it is important to maintain this feeling when you add fish to your aquarium.

The purpose of fish should be to enhance the aquascape's sense of tranquility through their fluid movement. Most commonly, schooling fish species like Cardinal tetras, Harlequin rasboras are used because of their calm and gentle behavior. Rummy nose tetras and Avoid using shoaling fish because their behavior tends to break harmony by acting individually, often splitting off from the group.

Complications and Pains of the Iwagumi Style Aquascape

Out of all aquascaping styles, the Iwagumi aquascape looks the easier to accomplish because of the simplicity of its appearance, but the truth is it is the most difficult to obtain and even harder to maintain.

Limitation in the plant sector makes the growing process even more difficult for aquascapers. Plants used when aquascaping the Iwagumi aquarium are heavy root feeders, making the choice of substrate delicate and the choice of water filtration as meticulous.

Not only does the Iwagumi ask for extensive amount of experience in what the choice of plants and hardscape is regarded, but the aquascape itself becomes prone to algae formation.

Algae can appear even in the early stages of your aquarium's development so pay very much attention and take measures if you notice signs of it. One solution to this problem is breaking the lighting cycle for about an hour during midday.

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The Iwagumi Layout: An Introduction - Aquascaping Love

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The Iwagumi layout is one of the most challenging aquascaping styles out there. Developed around 30 years ago by famous aquarist Takashi Amano , this type of aquascape represents not just a minimalist layout, it also reflects the Japanese culture, spirituality and love for beauty and simplicity.

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Knowledge framework : Historical development.  Convention and values in the arts change over time. To what extent is the historial development important in making making sense of its present form?

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How a painting become an icon of an era - badrul

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How a painting become an icon of an era - badrul