Note on Art
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Title
Note on Art
Subject
A note from LeRoy Neiman on Islamic design.
Description
This note from LeRoy Neiman looks at “Moresque Ornamentation,” specifically that of the Alhambra. Overall, the record seems to engage ideas of cultural synchronism, discussions of symbolism, and more concrete notions of color and infrastructure. But due to the document’s brevity, the engagement is somewhat cursory. The purpose of the record remains unknown.
Creator
LeRoy Neiman
Source
LeRoy Neiman Foundation
Publisher
LeRoy Neiman Foundation
Date
c. 1990-2011
Contributor
LeRoy Neiman
Rights
Property of the LeRoy Neiman Foundation; please consult the organization's archivist for further details.
Relation
Notes
Format
Image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Document
Identifier
LN_Notes_2114
Coverage
New York (N.Y.) New York
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
Moresque Ornaments
the Alhambra
Natural grace and refinement of the Greeks.
geometrical combinations of Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs,
symbolism
Moors – Ever regarded the first principal of architecture – to decorate construction
never to construct decoration
colors – primaries Blue, Red, Yellow (gold)
purple green orange
ROOF, SHAFT, STALK
The Alhambra, Granada Spain
the Alhambra
Natural grace and refinement of the Greeks.
geometrical combinations of Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs,
symbolism
Moors – Ever regarded the first principal of architecture – to decorate construction
never to construct decoration
colors – primaries Blue, Red, Yellow (gold)
purple green orange
ROOF, SHAFT, STALK
The Alhambra, Granada Spain
Original Format
Felt-tipped pen on paper.
Files
Collection
Citation
LeRoy Neiman, “Note on Art,” LeRoy Neiman Foundation, accessed April 26, 2024, https://leroyneimanfoundation.omeka.net/items/show/196.