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Ilustracije izabranih priča iz Mesnevije
Illustrations of Selected Stories from the Mathnawi

Author(s): Esma Mrahorović
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Theology and Religion
Published by: Fondacija “Baština duhovnosti”

Summary/Abstract: The project „Illustrated Stories from the Mathnawi“ represents digital art in the form of illustrations and animations, offering introspection into the mysterious and allegorical world of classical stories from the Mathnawi. This project stands out with the ability to create an atmosphere through visual and auditory elements that sublimate the essence of the narratives themselves. Each digital illustration has been carefully designed and executed to authentically portray the seal of sophistication that each story from the Mathnawi carries. These illustrations not only reflect elements of Islamic miniature style but also highlight calligraphic inscriptions of key verses from selected stories, written in arebica script using the riqa'a style of Arabic calligraphy. This synergy of elements creates an undeniable fusion of the past and the present, connecting this project with the centuries-old tradition of the Mathnawi in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Issue Year: IX/2023
  • Issue No: 32-33
  • Page Range: 128-140
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Bosnian
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