20 May 2010
The Muslim Prophet With The Powers of Flame!
"Ok, nobody freak out..."
Painting from a Falnama: The Prophet and a King Converse
Original Title: The Prophet Muhammad in a Mosque
Persian, Safavid, about 1550
Iran
21.3 x 30.0 cm (8 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Posted by MC in In Other News.
This artist wisely remembered to give Muhammad long sleeves, to hide his holy hands, but, unfortunately, omitted a suitable turtleneck.
May 20th, 2010 at 5:26 pmRussell, would you like to admonish this artist for not doing something more interesting with their time?
Does anyone think the artist was trying to be “rebelliously promotional” by skirting so close to the line of acceptable representations of the prophet?
Is this image an example of “Moslem baiting”?
Does anyone think all Westerners are “enlightened”?
Does anyone think anyone has good reason to be offended by this image?
Does anyone think this image “dumps on Islam”?
Does anyone think this image should not have been made?
Does anyone think somebody else should get to decide what images YOU are allowed to see? Or do you think we should all be able to decide for ourselves, thank you very much?
May 25th, 2010 at 8:28 am