The Conquerer at the Gate of the City


1567-1581/1582
Tempera, ink and gold on cotton fabric and paper

This scene shows the variety of patterns and colors used in the Islamic art and architecture. The mosaic patterns are all painstakingly detailed and vary greatly form one another. Reds, blues and golds are common tile colors used. This artwork also shows the types of clothing, headwear, bodily ornamentation and weaponry common at the time. The style of art is still 2 dimensional although the detail in pattern is exquisite.

Islamic. The Conqueror at the Gate of a City. 1567-1581/2. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ASEATTLEIG_10312601695

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