Saturday, 6 July 2013

Zoomorphism Definition

Zoomorphism - Definition



1. Attributing a deity, person, or event with animal forms and characteristics



2. The representation of animal forms in decorative art or symbolism



Spoonbill - Feather Leather - Directed by Dropbear
An Example of Zoomorphism
Facts
It is an art developed in Ottoman Turkey, India and Qatar Iran as early as 1458.
Zoomorphic Calligraphy established itself late in Islamic art, when the taboos outlawing religious iconography had lost some of their power.
Zoomorphic presents a startling new trend in architecture in which buildings look like animals.
Animal resemblances arise for various reasons such as architects may wish to create a symbol.







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