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Deësis (noun) The representation of Jesus enthroned between the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist, often seen in Byzantine mosaics in Last Judgment scenes. The image underscores the roles of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist as intercessors … Continue reading
Shrine of Hazrat Ali, also know as the Blue Mosque, 15th century, Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan. Photo by Michal Hvorecky, Creative Commons license via Wikimedia Commons.
Horror vacui (noun) Fear or dislike of empty space in the visual arts. Many accuse artists from the Ancient Egyptian era to Jackson Pollock of suffering from horror vacui. The term frequently is used to describe Islamic art in which … Continue reading