Travelog: Ancient cultures - People, Textures and Art

[fahim mohammed]

Do you like Film?

I do..

Must admit though, I prefer ones I develop at home. hp4 and tri-x mostly. bw.

And you. Prefer color?

 

[fahim mohammed]

Uummm, that's the way I like it.

 

[Ben Rubinstein]

I don't get it, looks like a double exposure from the film days..

 

[fahim mohammed]

Ben,

Regards.

 

[Asher Kelman]

This is Fahim's new master thread.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Architecture..this one from Budapest.

It fascinates me. I could never visualize in three dimensions. I failed engineering drawing.

But I am fascinated by buildings that have a look of a bygone era. What must have been it like then?
How and who might have lived here?

Then there are the patterns, textures and colors.

These stand on their own.

 

[Charlotte Thompson]

Fahim

what a good pictorial series- you and Ayesha have the most fabulous times together
how cool is that in itself!

Charlotte-

 

[fahim mohammed]

Charlotte, we are fortunate...Ayesha and me. Very fortunate.

To me buildings, patterns, culture or texture has to be related to people..something that
reflects those that built them, created them, is a part of the people.

Texture is a superficial, the spirit, the soul is what attracts me..

 

[fahim mohammed]

Is it about art?

Let me show you two pieces of art. Masterpieces, each one of them.

Both from Rome. Different locations and times and in different lighting.

Now the other one..

One of these works of art would resonate much more ( my experience ) with more than a billion people
across the globe.

Is it because one artwork is so much better than the other?

Why is one sculpture ' closer ' to the people than the other.

My photography is about looking for the ' why ' a billion people would associate more with one than the other.

I know the answer. I am just confirming it around the globe.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Fahm,

Who's work are these?, For those who do not allow graven mages in their lives, they would have no affinity for either!

This might very well be venerated. It's obviously sexualized imagery of the Christian figures of Mary and the body of Jesus after apparent crucifixion. Resurrection being an essential tenet of modern Christianity, most folk would just enjoy the work with little further thought.

However, there are serious questions to be asked about the artists imagination and presentation. The model for the woman is a about 18 years old, her young form barely covered by the thin revealing robe. Her face is of a teenager. The male teenager nude figure is shown in the style of Robert Maplethorpe and hardly representative of the story of the New Testament.

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

Asher, my wise friend, I do not remember ( never trained to make an effort either ) names of statues, and sculptures.

Stones, marble and such like, I just pass by, with barely a glance. Just stopping to see the craftsmanship.

And then look at the people around me. I forget those chiseled in marble.

I have before me the work of The Master. I remember His Name. I say His name all the time.

Your people too, call Him by the same name.

 

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[Don Ferguson Jr.]

fahim ,I enjoy your photos .It is very interesting to see your view of other parts of the world.
Don

 

[Asher Kelman]

Fahim,

Just a snap, not so!

This is a bridge of a thousand years! Great picture with lots of good social feelings for a future dreams for the young ladies. As the new negotiates its place with the old there's confidence in the young but uncertainty in the elders. Respect here is not defined but I would hope deserved and given!

Such seemingly abrupt transitions to culture can be traumatic to the old and difficult passage for the young. Things folk despise are often not as bad as they fear and what if hoped for is often more difficult to enjoy than ever imagined. Right now, with upheavals making leaders of yesterday the reviled of today, this picture is apt. Respect and modesty are the keys in these times.

Asher

 

[Joachim Bolte]

Who's work are these?

That's the 'Pieta', by Michelangelo, it's not in Rome but in Vatican City (separate country), in the Chapel of St. Peter. And that sculpting-style was normal for those days, you can also see it back in the Sisteen Chapel roofpaintings.

 

[fahim mohammed]

fahim ,I enjoy your photos .It is very interesting to see your view of other parts of the world.
Don

Don, I am very grateful that you take the time to view my posts.

Thank you and kindest regards.

 

[fahim mohammed]

That's the 'Pieta', by Michelangelo, it's not in Rome but in Vatican City (separate country), in the Chapel of St. Peter. And that sculpting-style was normal for those days, you can also see it back in the Sisteen Chapel roofpaintings.

Joachim, thank you.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Fahim,

Just a snap, not so!

This is a bridge of a thousand years! Great picture with lots of good social feelings for a future dreams for the young ladies. As the new negotiates its place with the old there's confidence in the young but uncertainty in the elders. Respect here is not defined but I would hope deserved and given!

Such seemingly abrupt transitions to culture can be traumatic to the old and difficult passage for the young. Things folk despise are often not as bad as they fear and what if hoped for is often more difficult to enjoy than ever imagined. Right now, with upheavals making leaders of yesterday the reviled of today, this picture is apt. Respect and modesty are the keys in these times.

Asher

Asher, thank you for the wise words. How true.

Regards.

 

[fahim mohammed]

One image on its own, if I may, in response to something Asher mentioned regarding respect for the elders in another post.[now above]

This is my uncle with my sons ( their grand uncle ) and their cousins at my son's wedding sometime ago. A reflection of my culture older than time itself.

Respect for the elders. No yes or buts. Demanded and willingly given.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Fahim,

The joy and warmth here is evident. Folk could learn from tradition. Still, we need to also find out what the young have to offer. Balance and stability has to deal with new ideas and "progress". The old can get myopic and the young can fail to see what's in front of their noses too! In the best of conditions, respect, modesty, fairness and dignity might allow insight to pass knowledge between us.

It's not a slam dunk!

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

Fahim,

The joy and warmth here is evident. Folk could learn from tradition. Still, we need to also find out what the young have to offer. Balance and stability has to deal with new ideas and "progress". The old can get myopic and the young can fail to see what's in front of their noses too! In the best of conditions, respect, modesty, fairness and dignity might allow insight to pass knowledge between us.

It's not a slam dunk!

Asher

Asher, agree with what you say.

However, sir ' respect ' for elders is a slam dunk, as of two generations from now. After that..I am reasonably sure that ' respect ' for elders shall survive amongst us.

 

[fahim mohammed]