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<\/a><\/p>\nThis belief that all illustrations should be done from the perspective of Allah and not the artist himself seems to be in contradiction with the practice illuminated manuscripts that demands the artists’ discernment. We see such tensions being played out in the various passages such as “I am a Horse”. For the duration of the passage, the horse questions the sensibility behind his illustration–pointing out inconsistencies that are physically impossible \u00a0such as both of his forelegs extending out at once. This is symbolic of people beginning to challenge the system and traditional way of thinking.\u00a0Whats more,\u00a0the fact that horse is instrumental in figuring out who the murderer is, makes me wonder to what extent can you enforce anonymity in a painting? Is it ever possible to really\u00a0avoid\u00a0all style and uniqueness on the part of the illustrator?<\/p>\n
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Pamuk addresses the struggle of Eastern culture and art as they struggled to reconcile tradition with western influence. Because Islam condemns the practice of idolatry, the majority of Islamic art is centered upon scripture, geometric patterns and interlacing decorative designs known as arabesque (seen below). This belief that all illustrations should be done from the … <\/p>\n
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