Nur exhibition shines light on Islamic art

Spain has begun hosting an exhibition ‘Nur: Light in Art, Science from the Islamic World,’ which features 140 works from Muslim countries 

Appropriately for a region that was once home to a Muslim polity that remains famous for its advances in art and learning, the southern Spanish area of Andalusia has begun showcasing a collection of Muslim art from across time and across the continents.

“Deriving its title from the Arabic word for light in both the physical and metaphysical sense, ‘Nur’ has been organized thematically into two major sections: an art section showcasing innovations in artistic technique that enhance the effect of light, and a section focusing on scientific fields which are related to light or contributed to enlightenment,” said the organizer of the “Nur: Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World” exhibition in Seville, the Focus-Abengoa Association.

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The exhibition includes 140 pieces of art from 17 Muslim countries around the world. The works are all hand-made and were made between the ninth and 20th centuries.

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“Light is a very important part and concept in Islam and it is always something that talked about. The unveiling of Islamic arts mean light and light played an important part in this creation, especially in metaphysical form,” said Dr. Sabiha al-Khemir, an Islamic art and culture expert who helped organize the new show.

Encompassing works from a wide geographical area, from Spain to Central Asia, the exhibition will include manuscripts illuminated with gold and color pigments, ceramics painted with luster, inlay metalwork decorated in silver and gold, and objects made from precious and semi-precious stones. 

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“Light is a very important part and concept in Islam" I completely agree with the statement. Infact Architect Sinan was the master of using lights in his constructions. His master piece Selimiye mosque is a great example as you would feel as if the light is flooding into the mosque itself