Transform Islamic Artefact to Graphic (Arabic)

Let’s take a trip through the visual history of Islamic art. In this workshop we will create experimental postcards with a fresh perspective on the history, the architecture, the artworks and artefacts. We will play with iconographic motifs and break stereotypes by exploring different visual techniques such as collages, illustrations and lettering. to express a personal view of Arab culture, past and present.
 
Day 1 – Exploring and documenting the Islamic artefacts showcased in the The Hall of Islam and the Arabian Peninsula and The Hall of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques at the National Museum in Riyadh and creating a visual library of the artworks.
 
Day 2 – Learning to approach the subject through different manual techniques, digitizing them, and developing the design.
 
Day 3 – Finalizing the design approaches in digital form.
 
Day 4 – Presentation of the final designs. Reflection and discussion.
 
*Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop is required. Please bring your personal laptop with one or more of Adobe design programs installed.
 
Note: Day 1 of the workshop will take place at the National Museum. The following days will be taking place in Almashtal Creative Space.