Miniatures of Mohamed Racim Toilet of the Bride
Algerian miniatures by Mohamed Racim
It was from the 11th century that the first illuminations of Islamic manuscripts appeared.
This art would only reach its peak at the end of the 13th century.
The 16th century was the golden age of Muslim miniatures.
History has remembered the remarkable contribution of the Persian painter Behzad and his disciples of the same origin Aghamirak and Sultan Mohamed whose works, illustrations of chronicles or collections of poetry further enrich the funds of libraries and other museums around the world.
Rather than conforming to the Persian school, Racim preferred to evolve off the beaten track by drawing inspiration from the family heritage.
He thus creates his own miniature by imposing other influences and proposing themes which essentially relate to Algerian habits and customs before 1830.
The Racimian school was born.
Bride's toilet
An exceptional day in the life of every woman, the wedding is prepared with a whole ceremony.
The object of the most delicate attention, the bride is dressed in richly crafted silky fabrics and velvet and adorned like a queen.
Racim enhanced its beauty through his miniatures by focusing on detail.
It was from the 11th century that the first illuminations of Islamic manuscripts appeared.
This art would only reach its peak at the end of the 13th century.
The 16th century was the golden age of Muslim miniatures.
History has remembered the remarkable contribution of the Persian painter Behzad and his disciples of the same origin Aghamirak and Sultan Mohamed whose works, illustrations of chronicles or collections of poetry further enrich the funds of libraries and other museums around the world.
Rather than conforming to the Persian school, Racim preferred to evolve off the beaten track by drawing inspiration from the family heritage.
He thus creates his own miniature by imposing other influences and proposing themes which essentially relate to Algerian habits and customs before 1830.
The Racimian school was born.
Bride's toilet
An exceptional day in the life of every woman, the wedding is prepared with a whole ceremony.
The object of the most delicate attention, the bride is dressed in richly crafted silky fabrics and velvet and adorned like a queen.
Racim enhanced its beauty through his miniatures by focusing on detail.