GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This 19th-century tray from Syria shows how Islamic artists used essentially abstract ornamental patterns combined with calligraphy. Stars and flowers become part of a geometric design that also incorporates the name of Allah, the one true God. Islamic art generally avoided figurative imagery, but, as you see in the tray, capitalized on a brilliant tradition of linear decorative designs, often called arabesques.
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- Anne Bromberg, Label text.
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Damascus (inhabited place/Syria): TGN: 7002261
Syria (nation): TGN: 1000140
Syria (nation): TGN: 1000140
Process/materials
brass (alloy): AAT: 300010946
copper (metal): AAT: 300011020
silver (metal): AAT: 300011029
brass (alloy): AAT: 300010946
copper (metal): AAT: 300011020
silver (metal): AAT: 300011029
Historical periods
nineteenth century (dates CE): AAT: 300404513
Individuals
Subject terms
arabesques: AAT: 300010206
calligraphy (process): AAT: 300053162
flowers (plants): AAT: 300132399
Islam: AAT: 300073715
metalwork: AAT: 300015336
stars (motifs): AAT: 300009811
trays: AAT: 300043071
arabesques: AAT: 300010206
calligraphy (process): AAT: 300053162
flowers (plants): AAT: 300132399
Islam: AAT: 300073715
metalwork: AAT: 300015336
stars (motifs): AAT: 300009811
trays: AAT: 300043071
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PROVENANCE
1998: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Caltex Petroleum Corporation
The main source for this provenance is the Deed of Gift from Caltex Petroleum Corporation to the Dallas Museum of Art, dated October 5, 1998, copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File.
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General Description
This 19th-century tray from Syria shows how Islamic artists used essentially abstract ornamental patterns combined with calligraphy. Stars and flowers become part of a geometric design that also incorporates the name of Allah, the one true God. Islamic art generally avoided figurative imagery, but, as you see in the tray, capitalized on a brilliant tradition of linear decorative designs, often called arabesques.
Excerpt from
- Anne Bromberg, Label text.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
Notes
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Damascus (inhabited place/Syria): TGN: 7002261
Syria (nation): TGN: 1000140
Syria (nation): TGN: 1000140
Process/materials
brass (alloy): AAT: 300010946
copper (metal): AAT: 300011020
silver (metal): AAT: 300011029
brass (alloy): AAT: 300010946
copper (metal): AAT: 300011020
silver (metal): AAT: 300011029
Historical periods
nineteenth century (dates CE): AAT: 300404513
Individuals
Subject terms
arabesques: AAT: 300010206
calligraphy (process): AAT: 300053162
flowers (plants): AAT: 300132399
Islam: AAT: 300073715
metalwork: AAT: 300015336
stars (motifs): AAT: 300009811
trays: AAT: 300043071
arabesques: AAT: 300010206
calligraphy (process): AAT: 300053162
flowers (plants): AAT: 300132399
Islam: AAT: 300073715
metalwork: AAT: 300015336
stars (motifs): AAT: 300009811
trays: AAT: 300043071
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
1998: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Caltex Petroleum Corporation
The main source for this provenance is the Deed of Gift from Caltex Petroleum Corporation to the Dallas Museum of Art, dated October 5, 1998, copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File.
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