Florescencism is a new ‘ism’ in contemporary art presented by Iranian-Maltese painter Lida Sherafatmand. Sherfatmand started her career with refined, simple to understand, and distinct concepts relating to global peace and human rights. Florescencism relates to blooms and flowers – to state the literal meaning – since “florescence” is typically defined as the process of flowering. Using interdisciplinary approaches, prior research has suggested the relevance of psychological, sociological, historical, symbolic, political, and even botanical aspects related to this artistic trend. However, the issue is more significant when the analysis aims to understand “Flower” as the primary subject matter, rather than just an ornamental element of a painting.  ..

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The idea of peace and violence has been explored by Malaysian visual artists in various ways. These works are mainly based on contemporary styles when it comes to form, and sometimes with a reference to Malaysian folklore. Thematically, these painters occasionally depict the misery caused by bloody battles, and occasionally emphasize racism, violence against children, environmental degradation and other forms of individual, social and universal violence. In this way, these artists have made a name for themselves on the international stage since the second half of the 20th century. They have played an important and effective role in the visual arts, especially in promoting a universal peace. , Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC...

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While the influence of Emperor Akbar’s religious tolerance and patronage of the arts on the development of Mughal miniature painting is widely recognized, this research provides a detailed analysis of the artistic elements in Akbar’s Ramayana. Mughal patronage produced fine illustrated manuscripts, outstanding artistic achievements within a sophisticated cultural context. The translation of Hindu epic scriptures, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, during Akbar’s reign gave rise to Mughal miniature painting an excellent, refined school which amalgamated Indian themes with the rich tradition of Persian miniature painting. This study primarily focuses on the artistic aspects of Akbar’s Ramayana and will provide a nuanced understanding of the blend of Persian and Indian art forms. A brief introduction about its translation to Persian and the social sensitivities provide a historical context leading up to this remarkable act. The central focus is on the pictorial elements, exploring .....

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In this study we discuss the relationship between the concepts of abundance, peace and painting. After a general look at different definitions and approaches to the concept of abundance, we will choose the cultural and artistic approach and, in this context, take a brief look at the painters who used the concept of abundance together with peace. Then we will look at the style of Florescencism, invented and introduced by the contemporary painter Lida Sherafatmand, and the related paintings that have been shown in many prestigious exhibitions around the world, in the context of one of the main approaches of this style, which is to represent the concept of abundance. The abundance of fresh and bright flowers with vivid and promising colors in Lida Sharafmand’s paintings is formally and conceptually in line with one of the clauses of the Florescencism manifesto, which refers to the concept of abundance as a way to develop peace. The paintings selected and presented in this review have be.....

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