Illumination BMNR-304
Course Tittle: Illumination
Course Code:BMNR-304
Credit Hours: 3(0-3)
Instructor: Nimra Muzaffar
Email: [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Illuminate means adding light, shine or shimmer.
Illumination is the art of applying gold or adding light.
Islamic illumination is the use of gold to paint geometric and or biomorphic patterns (organic and floral forms and motifs) to decorate the pages of Quran and books of poetry. Biomorphic patterns have a geometric grid that is usually hidden with the painting and illuminating.
Illuminated manuscript, handwritten book that has been decorated with gold or silver, brilliant colours, or elaborate designs or miniature pictures.
CONTENTS:
Basic of Illumination
Motifs
Shapes
Different styles
Creation of borders
Borders in circles, oval etc
REFFERENCES:
Handouts given by the teachers
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Sessional: 20
Mid exam: 30
Final exam: 50
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
· 75% Attendance will me must.
· Cell Phones should be silent during class.
Course Material
- Total Lessons 15
- Department Institute of Art & Design
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Teacher
Ms. Nimra Muzaffar
