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[...]visual devices such as gold leaf, border designs of Persian and Mughal miniatures and Islamic architectural patterns, particularly designs of decorative ceramic tiles add embellishment. Patterns transform into a visual prayer wherein their recurrence signifies prayer through counting of beads....

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Published inNukta art Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 8
Main Author Zahid, Arooj
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London AsiaNet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd 01.06.2011
Subjects
Architecture
Lahore Pakistan
England
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Summary:[...]visual devices such as gold leaf, border designs of Persian and Mughal miniatures and Islamic architectural patterns, particularly designs of decorative ceramic tiles add embellishment. Patterns transform into a visual prayer wherein their recurrence signifies prayer through counting of beads. [...]her interest in Sufi culture has led her to study its literature and visit shrines in Pakistan and India and the 50-second video installation.
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ISSN:1991-0304