Course Tittle: Illumination  

Course Code:BMNR-402

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 Illuminatin

      Types of scrolling

      Shapes

      Different styles & motifs

      Creation of Borders (inside and outside)

      jidwal

      creation of borders in circle, rectangular & Oval shapes

RESEARCH PROJECT

      Handouts given by the teachers

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

     Sessional: 20  

     Mid exam: 30

     Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Class attendance policy:

·         75% Attendance will me must.

·         Cell Phones should be silent during class.