Lovers in a Garden: Layla & Majnun
Explore Persian miniature painting through the love story of Layla and Majnun, a tale of intense, unfulfilled love popularised by the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi. Layla and Qays fall in love at school, and Qays becomes so consumed by his passion that he becomes known as Majnun (meaning "mad"), while Layla is forced to marry another. Despite their mutual love, the two ultimately die of heartbreak without ever being able to be together.
We focus on the scene of the lovers' meeting in a palm grove, contrasting the peaceful garden setting with their inner turmoil. You will learn to depict the lovers' glances, oasis vegetation, Majnun's wild appearance, and Layla's veiled beauty. The course covers traditional techniques for brushwork, paper and paint preparation, bringing this timeless story to life through art.
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Explore Persian miniature painting through the love story of Layla and Majnun, a tale of intense, unfulfilled love popularised by the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi. Layla and Qays fall in love at school, and Qays becomes so consumed by his passion that he becomes known as Majnun (meaning "mad"), while Layla is forced to marry another. Despite their mutual love, the two ultimately die of heartbreak without ever being able to be together.
We focus on the scene of the lovers' meeting in a palm grove, contrasting the peaceful garden setting with their inner turmoil. You will learn to depict the lovers' glances, oasis vegetation, Majnun's wild appearance, and Layla's veiled beauty. The course covers traditional techniques for brushwork, paper and paint preparation, bringing this timeless story to life through art.
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