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Miniature Art (Face to Face)
The miniature art course is open to almost everyone who is interested in art, wants to develop manual skills and wants to contribute to cultural heritage. Regardless of age, educational background or previous art experience, anyone who is interested can start learning this art.
Miniature art is a traditional painting art that has an important place in Turkish and Islamic culture.
Miniature is a traditional art form that is very finely crafted, usually small in size, and has a unique painting technique and narrative language. This art form has been used especially to visualize texts in manuscript books and to make the information in the text clearer.
Key Features and Techniques:
- Composition: In miniatures, events are usually depicted from an overhead perspective.
- Figures: Human and animal figures are drawn in a stylized manner.
- Understanding of Space: Interior and exterior spaces can be shown on the same plane.
- Use of Text: Since miniatures are often included in manuscript books, pictures and text are used together.
- Illumination: Miniatures are often used together with the art of illumination (decoration).
Throughout the training, students can study the works of famous miniature artists and apply this learning to their own projects.
This comprehensive program is designed to enable anyone interested in miniature art to progress from the basics to the professional level.
1- Introduction to Miniature Art
- Historical and cultural importance of miniature art
- Different miniature styles and schools
- Basic composition rules and design principles
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- Introduction of traditional and modern miniature materials
- Paper types (ahar paper, murakka) and preparation techniques
- Brush types and uses
- Paint types (gouache, watercolor, gold leaf) and preparation
- Introduction of traditional and modern miniature materials
- Basic Drawing Techniques
- Sketches for miniatures
- Fine detail drawing and contour techniques
- Drawing and applying geometric patterns
- Color Theory and Painting Techniques
- Traditional color palette and color harmony
- Flat painting techniques
- Toning and shading methods
- Use of gold leaf (zer-ink)
- Figure Drawing in Miniature
- Stylization of human figures
- Drawing animal figures
- Clothing and accessory detailing
- Landscape and Architectural Elements
- Stylized drawings of trees and plants
- Representation of architectural structures in miniature style
- Use of perspective and spatial arrangement
- The Relationship Between Illumination and Miniature
- Fundamentals of illumination art
- Creating miniature-illumination compositions
- Border and frame designs
- Integration of Calligraphy and Calligraphy
- Basic line information
- Use of writing in miniature
- Calligraphy-miniature compositions
- Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Classical miniature techniques
- Contemporary approaches and innovative practices
- Miniature design with digital tools
- Project Studies
- Illustrations of stories or poems
- Portrait miniatures
- Large scale compositions
- Conservation and Restoration Techniques
- Proper storage of miniatures
- Simple restoration techniques
- Framing and presentation of works
- Professional Development
- Preparing a portfolio
- Organizing and participating in exhibitions
- Career opportunities in miniature art
Course Duration and Method:
- Total 120 hours of lessons
- Balanced distribution of theoretical courses and practical work
- Individual and group projects
Materials to be used:
- Various types of paper (ahar paper, murakka)
- Brushes (cat hair, sable hair brushes)
- Paints (gouache, watercolor, gold leaf)
- Pens (pencils, rapido pens)
- Gold leaf and adhesives
- Traditional and modern pigments
This program will provide students with the opportunity to explore both traditional and contemporary aspects of miniature art. The program aims to provide a wide range of knowledge and skills, starting from basic techniques to advanced applications.
Throughout the program, students can study the works of famous miniature artists and apply this learning to their own projects.
This comprehensive program is designed to enable anyone interested in miniature art to progress from the basics to the professional level.
Eda ŞahanEda Şahan was born in Istanbul in 1975. She graduated from Private Doğan Anatolian High School in 1993. She received training in Paper Restoration and Book Conservation at Palazzo Spinelli in Florence, Italy in 1997. She graduated from Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Illumination Department and Bookbinding Department in 1998. She participated in the "Art of Selling Art" training program at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco, USA in 1999. She completed her Master's degree in "Art Management" at Yeditepe University in 2003. She speaks English and German. She continues her studies.
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