THE VISUAL ANALYSIS OF ‘PERILOUS ORDER’ BY SHAZIA SIKANDER

Abstract

Art is a way to express one’s inner feelings and thoughts. There is a great diversity in art styles all over the world because of the different cultures, history, Human race and many other natural factors. This research paper is based on the comparison of any contemporary artist artwork with the elements of Islamic art. Pakistan is a culturally rich country and it is having many talented artists. This research paper is regarding the analysis of painting, “Perilous order” by well-known Artist of Pakistan “Shāhziyah Sikandar”.

It is evident that “Shahzia Sikander” has painted the painting “Perilous Order” under the influence of Islamic art. The Painting consists of an arabesque pattern, Use of Portraiture, Flora and Fauna, Geometric designs, use of geometry, Illumination and is a traditional style miniature painting with use of light colors.

The Painting was being completed in 9 years span which ranges from 1989 to 1997. The painting is in vegetable colors, Water colors technique and is being done on Wasli Paper. The painting is being displayed at “Whitney Museum of American Art” in New York. One can always see the artworks of “Shahzia Sikander” on many websites related to Art which shows that she is committed with her passion to paint and to show her rich art history and culture.