
Hurufiyya
The art style of Hurufiyya is characterized by its use of calligraphy and geometric shapes. The shapes are often arranged in patterns and the calligraphy is used to create a sense of movement and rhythm. The overall effect is one of balance and harmony.
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Overview and Quickfacts
Hurufiyya is a form of Arabic calligraphy that dates back to the ninth century. The word “huruf” means “letters” in Arabic, and “iyya” means “to make.” Hurufiyya is known for its intricate and beautiful lettering. The style is used to write both Arabic and non-Arabic texts.
Can understand it also, as:
lettering, calligraphy, penmanship
Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism
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Detailed Description
Hurufiyya is a style of Arabic calligraphy developed in the 8th century CE. It is characterized by the use of intricate patterns of letters and words to create decorative designs. Hurufiyya artists often use a wide variety of colors and materials to create their artworks. Some of the most famous Hurufiyya artists include Ahmad al-Mansur, Ibn al-Bawwab, and Abu al-Hasan al-Amiri. One of the most famous Hurufiyya artworks is the “Blue Qur’an”, a copy of the Qur’an decorated with blue and white calligraphy.
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1. Hurufiyya is a branch of Islamic mysticism that focuses on the study and contemplation of the letters of the Arabic alphabet. 2. Hurufiyya became popular in the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in Persia and Turkey. 3. Hurufis believed that the letters of the alphabet were not just symbols, but divine beings with their own personalities and powers. 4. Hurufis believed that by studying the letters one could come to understand the nature of God and the universe. 5. Hurufis often used intricate calligraphy and geometric designs in their artwork, as they believed these could reveal hidden truths about the universe. 6. One of the most famous Hurufi thinkers was the Persian poet and philosopher Rumi, who was deeply influenced by Hurufi ideas. 7. Hurufiyya declined in popularity after the 14th century, but has seen a resurgence in recent years. 8. There are believed to be around 20 million Hurufis worldwide. 9. The largest Hurufi organization is the International Hurufi Foundation, which was founded in Turkey in the 1970s. 10. Hurufiyya is sometimes spelled as "Hurufi" or "Huroufiyya". 11. The word "Hurufiyya" comes from the Arabic word "huruf", which means "letters". 12. Hurufis often use the term "haqiqah" to refer to the ultimate reality that they believe can be revealed through the letters of the alphabet. 13. Hurufis believe that all things in the universe are connected and interdependent. 14. Hurufis often use the term "tawhid" to refer to the belief in the unity of God. 15. Hurufis often use the term "fana" to refer to the belief in the extinction of the self in God. 16. Hurufis often use the term "baqa" to refer to the belief in the immortality of the soul. 17. Hurufis often use the term "wahdat al-wujud" to refer to the belief in the unity of all existence. 18. Hurufis often use the term "ishq" to refer to the love of God. 19. Hurufis often use the term "marifah" to refer to the knowledge of God. 20. Hurufis often use the term "haqiqa" to refer to the truth.
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Artists, Paintings, and more
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):
1. Ibn al-Bawwab ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1022ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1094 2. Abu’l-Hasan al-Amiri ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 3. Ibn al-Furat ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1332ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1404 4. Ibn al-Jazari ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1203ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1284 5. Ibn al-Qalasandi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1355ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1418 6. Ibn al-Shatir ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1304ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1375 7. Ibn al-Wafid ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1040ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1104 8. Ibn al-Zubayr ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 9. Ibn al-Zayyat ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 10. Ibn Amir al-Hajj ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 11. Ibn Bakkar ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 12. Ibn al-Balkhi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 13. Ibn al-Fadl ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 14. Ibn al-Farid ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1181ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1235 15. Ibn al-Ghazi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 16. Ibn al-Hajj ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 17. Ibn al-Khatib ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 18. Ibn al-Mubarak ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1062ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1153 19. Ibn al-Nadim ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 987ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1048 20. Ibn al-Qasim ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 21. Ibn al-Qifti ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1172ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1248 22. Ibn al-Rumi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 23. Ibn al-Sari ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 24. Ibn al-Tilmidh ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 25. Ibn al-Wardi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 1292ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ1348 26. Ibn al-Zayla’i ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 27. Ibn al-Zi’r ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 28. Ibn Amir al-Dimashqi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 29. Ibn Amir al-Kaisi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century 30. Ibn Amir al-Tusi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ 10th century
Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)
1. The Haywain Triptych ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Hieronymus Bosch (1516) 2. The Garden of Earthly Delights ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Hieronymus Bosch (1490-1510) 3. The Last Judgment ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1541) 4. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1512) 5. The Birth of Venus ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Sandro Botticelli (1486) 6. The Annunciation ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475) 7. The Mona Lisa ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506) 8. The Last Supper ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1495-1498) 9. The Vitruvian Man ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1490) 10. Madonna of the Rocks ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1483-1486) 11. The Baptism of Christ ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1472) 12. The Adoration of the Magi ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1481) 13. The Battle of Anghiari ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Leonardo da Vinci (1505) 14. The Madonna and Child ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Raphael (1504) 15. The School of Athens ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Raphael (1510-1511) 16. The Sistine Madonna ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Raphael (1513-1514) 17. The Transfiguration ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Raphael (1516) 18. The Creation of Adam ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1512) 19. The Fall of Adam and Eve ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1512) 20. The Deluge ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1512) 21. The Drunkenness of Noah ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1512) 22. The Sacrifice of Isaac ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1512) 23. The Last Supper ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1526-1527) 24. The Conversion of Saul ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1542) 25. The Crucifixion of Christ ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1565) 26. The Entombment of Christ ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1500) 27. The Florentine Pieta ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1547-1555) 28. The Rondanini Pieta ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1564-1572) 29. David ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1501-1504) 30. Moses ĂÂĂÂĂÂĂÂ Michelangelo (1513-1515)
Epoch
The art style Hurufiyya emerged in the late 12th century and continued into the early 13th century.
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