A thread on @_Muratpalta Ottoman miniature take on movies…
1/ Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
A 1971 fantasy film which tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket who, after finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, visits Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with four other children
As you probably guessed, this work depicts the final moments of Scarface (1983), where Tony Montana takes revenge on a team of assassins who have infiltrated his lavish compound
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film about three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. This classic scene features Marshmallow
A compendium of Godfather scenes, a regal Don Corleone listens to supplicants, as Jack Woltz, in the bottom left-hand corner, finds his prized stallion’s severed head in his bed
5/ Batman, The Dark Knight, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the second installment of Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins
6/ The Shining, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
The Shining is a classic 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name.
Avatar (2009) is an epic science fiction film by James Cameron A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home
Inception is a 2010 science fiction action film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets.
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance & disaster film by James Cameron. Incorporating both historical & fictionalized aspects, it is based on accounts of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, & stars Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet
10/ The Lion King, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
The Lion King is a 1994 animated film produced by Walt Disney. It tells the story of Simba who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands. This is an iconic scene of Simba’s birth presentation by
11/ Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Ottoman Miniature Style, @_Muratpalta
A 1998 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the chief director of the Pokémon television series. It is the first theatrical release in the Pokémon franchise
A 2003 martial arts film by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Uma Thurman as the Bride, who swears revenge on a team of assassins & their leader, Bill, after they try to kill her & her unborn child. This is an iconic scene
13/ The Muppets, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
A 2011 comedy. devoted Muppet fan Walter, his human brother Gary & Gary's girlfriend Mary help Kermit the Frog reunite the disbanded Muppets, as they try to save the Muppet Theater from Tex Richman
14/ Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
A 2001 fantasy film based on J. K. Rowling's 1997 novel of the same name. It follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry as he discovers that he is a famous wizard.
15/ Street Fighter, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
Street Fighter is a 1994 action film written and directed by Steven E. de Souza, based on the video game series of the same name
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Arabic calligraphy is the most highly regarded element of Islamic art, as it is the language of Qur’an. The script has the potential for creating ornamental forms
Today, the art of Arabic calligraphy continues. Here are 20 contemporary artists redefining calligraphy
A thread...
1/ Influenced by her British and Pakistani heritage, artist Maaida Noor combines ancient techniques with modern expression. Through her work, she aims to reconnect with nature and spirituality, using harmonious geometries and vibrant colors as her language.
2/ Born in Tehran, @snasernia
began his career primarily as a calligrapher & typography artist. He turns Arabic letters into an abstract language, creating a new concept called Crazy Kufik & deconstructs the rules of Arabic & Persian writing
It is believed 2000 years ago in Persia, Arabs who conquered the Persian Empire enriched the recipe of snow chilled honey with milk & sugar #IceCreamDay
For #WorldIceCreamDay here are 25 frozen treats from Muslim cultures…
A thread…
1/ Es Doger, Indonesia
Made of shaved ice, coconut milk, coco pandan syrup, fermented sticky rice & fermented cassava. It is popular in Bandung, West Java & comes from Cirebon. Its name is derived from ‘es dorong gerobak’, which translates as ‘carousel-pushed ice.’#IceCreamDay
2/ Dondurma Ice Cream, Turkey
Dondurma is a Turkish mastic ice cream, typically including the ingredients cream, whipped cream, salep, mastic, and sugar. It is believed to originate from the city and region of Maraş and hence also known as Maraş ice cream #IceCreamDay
Chess is a significant part of Muslim history. The game originated in northern India in the 6th century AD & spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world
For #WorldChessDay here is the history of chess & Muslim heritage
A thread...
1/ The Indian ancestor of Chess was called chaturanga, developed in the 6th century AD meaning “4 Members”, it comes from the 4 military divisions of the Indian army: infantry, cavalry, elephantry, & chariotry.
Two women play Chaturanga, c. 1805 — c. 1815
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2/ Eventually, the game spread to Persia. After the Islamic Conquest of Persia, the game spread westward & a large portion of the Arabian population began to take up chess where it became known as Shatranj
Chess Piece as Seated Man, 13th c. Iran @KhaliliOnline
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The incredibly unique contemporary Bab Al-Salam Mosque in Oman is nothing like you’ve ever seen before!
Designed in the form of a circular disc, borrowing from the moon, the windows in the shape of its crescents & its glass ball pendant symbolises the vault of heaven
A thread…
1/ ‘Allahu Nur as Samawati wa al Ard’ means Allah is the Pure, Primordial Light of both the Heavens and the Earth.
Surah An-Nur ayat 35
Bab Al-Salam Mosque
2/ This is embodied in prayer that involves raising hands to the sides of the face, proclaiming Allah Akbar, and entering a peaceful and silent world where there is a connection with the divine. This state of surrender is what true prayer is all about.