Islamic Art Exhibition
The Heritage and Beauty of Islamic & Arabic Calligraphy
throughout History
(Classic & Modern Styles)
Subject:
Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of Allah)
معرض الفن الاسلامي
تراث و جمال الخط العربي الإسلامي عبر التاريخ
(الأنماط الكلاسيكية والحديثة)
: موضوع
أسماء الحسنى
Subject and Purpose of the Exhibition
The theme of the exhibition, as indicated by the title suggested above, is the presentation of unique sculptures with a variety of Islamic Arabic calligraphy and script that arose during the history of Islam in different geographical regions of the Islamic world. The intention is to show the heritage and diversity of Islamic calligraphy and its development in the holy names of Asma ul-Husna (the 99 blessed names of God in the Holy Quran) and related Quranic verses. Below, we will have a look at the animations and images of the most important part of the related artworks to get a better overall impression.
An Overview of the Exhibition
For this exhibition at the present time, 14 sculptures in different sizes could come into consideration. In the following animation, you can see the first 3D view of the exhibition to get an initial overall impression. Of course, over the time this unique collection can be enriched with more sculptures of Asma ul-Husna (other names of Allah).
Introduction of the Art Works
As follow you can see animations and closer images of each of the 14 sculptures in different sizes. These are designed with different types of Islamic Arabic scripts and calligraphies from ancient times (early Islam) until present time, including Hijazi script, Early Kufi, Abbasid Mushafi, Naskh, Tholouth, Maqribi Kufi, Eastern Kufi, Diwani Kufi, Kufi Bnaie, types of decorative Kufi, Kufi Modern, Riyhan, Raqqa, Muhaqiq, Nast’aliq, Kursiv Nast’aliq, different kinds of conceptual, improvised and modern calligraphies.
Sculptures can be made from different materials such as stainless steel, copper, bronze, fiberglass, different stones (like marble and granite), ceramic, wood, aluminum, glass, leather, etc.
1) The large statue of the two names “The Lawyer / الوکیل ” (Al-Wakil) and “The Ruler / الحاکم ” (Al-Hakim)
Presenting the highlight of our collection, the grand statue featuring the two holy names of Allah, “The Lawyer” (Al-Wakil) and “The Ruler” (Al-Hakim). This magnificent sculpture holds significant symbolism, representing verses from the Holy Quran related to these names. With its remarkable size, we propose that it should be registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest court hammer statue globally, also known as the “World’s Largest Gavel.”
The current largest court hammer in America stands at 9 meters in length and 3.5 meters in height. Constructed from steel, it stands outside the Ohio Judiciary building and was erected in 2008, as seen in the accompanying photo. In comparison, our meticulously designed hammer will be double the size, measuring an astounding 11 meters in length and nearly 4 meters in height. This monumental artwork can be offered to the city’s court building as a remarkable symbol.
VIDEO ANIMATION
Comparison of our hammer size with the American hammer
The following two verses from the Holy Quran are written on the handle and head of the hammer. These two verses are written in decorative Kufi calligraphy and modern Thuluth Calligraphy.
وَإِذَا حَكَمْتُم بَيْنَ النَّاسِ أَن تَحْكُمُوا بِالْعَدْلِ
حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيل
2) Calligraphy Collection of the Holy Name of “Allah”
27 Different Islamic Calligraphies of Allah
Throughout History
مجموعة الخط من الاسم المقدس “الله”
۲۷خطًا إسلاميًا مختلفًا لكلمة الله عبر التاريخ
Description of the Collection
As following you can see a unique calligraphy collection of the holy name “Allah” throughout history. Started from ancient Arabic script (the 9th century BC – 2300 years ago), Hijazi Calligraphy during Early Islam (7th century AC and 1st Century of Hijra), Early Kufic Calligraphy (2nd and 3rd century AH /8th-9th century AC) and throughout 1400 years Islamic history until present time. Totally 27 main Islamic calligraphies and scripts from different geographical regions of the Islamic world.
This unique collection shows the heritage and diversity of Islamic calligraphy and its development throughout history.
Animation of “ALLAH” Collection
Min. and Max. sizes of all 27 sculptures are between:
30cm (L) x 40cm (H) x 5cm(W) and
50cm (L) x 80cm (H) x 10cm(W)
Material: Stainless Steel 304 / Electroplating
We can replace the tables shown in the animation with yellow granite bases, each for one Allah calligraphy sculpture as depicted in the following images. Additionally, each sculpture will be accompanied by a small plate containing both Arabic and English descriptions of the related calligraphy history, securely affixed to the front of the base.
All 99 holy names of Allah (all Asma ul-Husna) are engraved on this golden tulip. This unique sculpture contains all 99 holy names in cursive Nast’aliq calligraphy and can be placed at the entrance of the exhibition.
VIDEO ANIMATION
PICTURES
Size: 300 cm (H) x 200 cm (L) x 120 cm (W)
Weight: 850 kgs
Material: Stainless Steel
4) Sculpture with the name of “Dhul Jalal Wal-Ikram / ذواجلال و الاکرام” (The Lord of Glory and Honor)
The type of calligraphy used for this sculpture is Kufi Banaie calligraphy. This calligraphy is mainly used for construction designs from the end of the 5th Hijri century. On the surface of the sculpture, the illumination painting of the Fatimid dynasty has been designed in the form of laser cutting, which will have a special appearance and effect at night with colored lighting.
VIDEO ANIMATION
PICTURES
Size: 300 cm (H) x 240 cm (W)
Weight: 1100 kgs
Material: Stainless Steel
5) Sculpture with the name of “Qafour / غفور ” (The Forgiver) & “Qaffar / غفار ” (The All-Forgiving)
This sculpture is the 16. holy verse of Surah Al-Qasas ” ربِّ إِنِّي ظَلَمۡتُ نَفۡسِي فَٱغۡفِرۡ لِي فَغَفَرَ لَهُۥٓۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلۡغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ” which is written in Early Kufi Calligraphy. The first part of the verse is written at the front side and the second part at the back side. We have another two holy names from Asma ul-Husna series in this verse, namely “Al-Qafour” (The Forgiver) & “Qaffar” (The All-Forgiving). These two holy names, written in Early Kufi Calligraphy, are placed in gold color at the left and right side of the sculpture. The Early Kufi is the calligraphy from the 2nd – 4th Hijri century.
PICTURES
Size: 110 cm (H) x 150 cm (W)
Material: Stainless Steel
6) Sculpture with the name of ” ‘Adil / عادل ” (The Just)
On the base of sculpture, like the court hammer statue, two verses of the Qur’an regarding God’s ruling and justice are written in Thuluth modern calligraphy. The holy name ‘Adil is written in decorative Kufi, a calligraphy from the 5th Hijri century.
PICTURES
Size: 110 cm (H) x 50 cm (W)
Material: Stainless Steel
7) Sculpture with the name of “Basir/ بصیر”(All-Seeing)
The type of calligraphy used for this sculpture is conceptual calligraphy. The idea is to write the holy God’s name “Basir” which means “All-Seeing” like the shape of an eye. And on the other hand, since we are talking about a vast and limitless “Seeing”, this eye is ultimately shaped like a galaxy.
PICTURES
Size: 110 cm (H) x 130 cm (W)
Material: Stainless Steel
8) Sculpture with the name of “Dhul Jalal Wal-Ikram / ذواجلال و الاکرام” (The Lord of Glory and Honor)
The type of calligraphy used for this sculpture is Kufi Banaie calligraphy. This calligraphy is mainly used for construction designs from the end of the 5th Hijri century.
PICTURES
Size: 110 cm (H) x 88 cm (W)
Material: Marble
10) Sculpture with the holy name of “Samee’ / سمیع” (The All-Hearing)
The type of calligraphy used for this sculpture is cursive Nasta’liq calligraphy. The holy Samee’s name in science of Abjad letters is equal to 180, so the sound wave and vibration design as the base of this statue consists of 180 plates.
PICTURES
Size: 110 cm (H) x 75 cm (W)
Material: Stainless Steel
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