Introduction to Tezhip (Classic Islamic illumination)
Experience the beautiful art of Tezhip, the Ottoman tradition of embellishing calligraphy with gold, in this class taught by renowned Tezhip artist Fatma Ulusoy Hoca. You'll learn the basic techniques of this intricate art form and explore the materials used by Tezhip artists.
Time & Location
Sep 05, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC
Zoom
Course Details
GENERAL INFO:
Subject: Islamic Illumination
Course Format: Online
Dates:
September 5 - December 19, 2023 [Winter Break] January 9 - February 27, 2024
Time: 8 PM UTC
Instructor: Fatma Ulusoy Sirajuddin Hoca
Scholarship Application Form [click to access]
INTRODUCTION TO TEZHIP:
Tezhip is the Turkish word meaning "ornamenting with gold" and represents the Ottoman tradition of beautifying calligraphy. Renowned professor of Tezhip, Dr. Çiçek Derman, once said, "If the aim of the Hattat (calligrapher) is to write the Holy Qur'an in his best handwriting, the Tezhip artist aims to illuminate it to express what is in their heart." In the Introduction to Tezhip class, students will be exploring the basic techniques and materials used by Fatma Ulusoy.
General Curriculum:
Week 1: Border patterns
Week 2: Circular border patterns
Week 3: Staining and preparing paper
Week 4: Munhani motifs – drawing and transferring
Week 5: Painting munhani
Week 6: Leaf motifs and brushstrokes
Week 7: Hatai motifs and brushstrokes
Week 8: Sazyolu motifs
Week 9: Transferring motifs and haklar painting technique
Week 10: Creating a halkar work
Week 11: Preparing gold
Week 12: Classic tezhip design
Week 13: Şemse (shem-se) motifs
Week 14: Gold