2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25
Many people know that oriental patterns and ornaments are the most interesting style direction, because it contains all the diversity of Arab, Indian and Asian culture. However, each component has certain style features, characteristics and, of course, differences.
Oriental patterns of the Arabic style represent all the specific diversity of Southwest Asia. This includes the entire Arabian Peninsula and the northern part of the African continent. In addition, Turkey can be added to this list.
Indian direction of style is almost completely subordinated to the culture of South Asia, in particular India. However, some elements borrowed from Persia and Greece can be found here.
The Asian direction includes elements with characteristic features of the countries of Southeast Asia. Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam - this is not the whole list of countries where these oriental patterns came from.
Vector (aka vector element) is a functional part of any drawing. From the components of this kind, the world-famous Persian carpets, fine painted wood carvings, multicolored mosaics and colorful colored dresses - gandura were created.
In the interior, oriental patterns began to appear around the 18th century. This phenomenon was the inevitable result of the fact that Europe sought to take control of the countries of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. In addition, "notes of the East" began to penetrate not only into the homes of Europeans, but also into religion, art, and philosophy. Especially widely oriental patterns began to be used to decorate clothes and decorative elements: furniture, porcelain, screens, fabrics, fans. The attractive and mysterious oriental style gained particular popularity in the middle of the 19th century.
Oriental patterns have become the embodiment of peace of mind, tranquility and harmony, beauty and we alth. The versatility of this style also amazes the layman. There is also the spirit of minimalism, which Japanese motifs are so famous for, and the chic and luxury of palaces with many pillows and accessories. Both examples describe completely different features of this style, however, in all oriental motifs there are similar points, such as:
- Saturated colors. However, it can be a calm range, including bright and rich oriental patterns.
- The abundance of natural natural materials that are used in decoration.
- The presence of carvings and inlays.
- Squat and rather low furniture.
- Smooth forms.
- Oriental patterns, ornaments and painting.
- Availability of mosaics and tiles.
Arabic style is characterized by beauty, luxury and many traditional accessories. In color rangewarm caramel tones predominate, as well as all kinds of shades of red. Available in blue and gold.
Moroccan style - splendor and brevity of forms. A characteristic feature is the variety of colors and combinations.
Japanese style - rigor and simplicity. Perhaps even some manifestation of asceticism. The Chinese style, on the contrary, allows for an abundance of furniture and rich colors.
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