Considered to be unpleasant, ill-nature from the human, animal or spiritual domain, Dīv is positioned at the remote end of created world and the creator. Angels on the other hand, are closest to the divine, they are belonged to the celestial realm and said to be obedient and keep the order of the creation. Dīvs and angels are innumerably depicted in Persian miniatures; first one is threatening both king’s throne and heroic figures, and the latter is accompanying the prophet Muhammad in his spiritual night journey.
This course will focus on the images of dīv and angel in Persian miniatures paintings and various essential details involved in drawing and painting them. In this course you will learn:
- How to draw the dīv’s body
- How to draw the dīv’s facial details
- How to draw angel’s body
- How to draw angels’s wings & facial details
- Practice few postures of each
- How to prepare paper for the painting
- Outlining and painting Angels and dīvs using two different techniques
- How to shade and render the fine details
Following a line of gradual development, students will be guided to practice several stages of drawing to colouring and outlining the angel an dīv. Their practices will be checked one by one and necessary instructions will be given.
Participants in all the levels of experiences are welcome, they will be guided step by step in various stages of making the miniature painting. Having previous knowledge and skill of brush techniques can be an advantage.
Please note that the course will be recorded and you will receive the access link within few hours after the live session. If you wish to rely on the recorded class, you will get the full help and support from our tutor during the course.
Persian Miniature Course: Divs (Demons) & Angels
Considered to be unpleasant, ill-nature from the human, animal or spiritual domain, Dīv is positioned at the remote end of created world and the creator. Angels on the other hand, are closest to the divine, they are belonged to the celestial realm and said to be obedient and keep the order of the creation. Dīvs and angels are innumerably depicted in Persian miniatures; first one is threatening both king’s throne and heroic figures, and the latter is accompanying the prophet Muhammad in his spiritual night journey.
This course will focus on the images of dīv and angel in Persian miniatures paintings and various essential details involved in drawing and painting them. In this course you will learn:
- How to draw the dīv’s body
- How to draw the dīv’s facial details
- How to draw angel’s body
- How to draw angels’s wings & facial details
- Practice few postures of each
- How to prepare paper for the painting
- Outlining and painting Angels and dīvs using two different techniques
- How to shade and render the fine details
Following a line of gradual development, students will be guided to practice several stages of drawing to colouring and outlining the angel an dīv. Their practices will be checked one by one and necessary instructions will be given.
Participants in all the levels of experiences are welcome, they will be guided step by step in various stages of making the miniature painting. Having previous knowledge and skill of brush techniques can be an advantage.
Please note that the course will be recorded and you will receive the access link within few hours after the live session. If you wish to rely on the recorded class, you will get the full help and support from our tutor during the course.