New expression in representation animal motifs Case Study Raqqa glazed ware in the 12th and 13th centuries AD

Abstract

Raqqa, as one of the most important art Syrian centers in the 12th and 13th centuries AD, is considered a milestone in the art Ayyubid period. The study of the so-called Raqqa, In museums around the world, Shows the unique features and evolved into the designs motifs. Especially in how to draw animal motifs, have a more naturalistic approach than in the past. Syrian artists in addition to realistic drawing style, have try to use more effective measures to draw more dynamic visual motifs. There Two different approaches to the design of animal motifs Raqqa. In both cases, the display element, as the most prominent feature is. The study of these two styles of type design as markers of stylistic expression, is the main thing in this research. In this research Collecting information is based on documentation, And countless examples in the report based on the study of archeology and collections in museums, reserved.

Keywords

• ceramic wares
• raqqa
• animal designs
• design
• motion