Sunday, 13 March 2016

Qatar's Museum of Islamic Art - Live Sketch

This sketch was drawn whilst at the Museum itself.
Tools: Writing Pencil, Blue pencil (done once I got home), Ruler, Rubber, Pencil Sharpenings
Why The Museum of Islamic Art?:
In terms of design the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is a marvel. It's geometric design makes it so that no matter what time of day, be it dawn, noon or dusk, shadows are present. It's angular nature ensures that light bounces (and becomes softer) from each surface and onto another, meaning that a gradation of shadow is present, rather than a harsh halt of light. This compliments what would be a bland tonal range of the building. At night, the building is lit with carefully placed, warm lamps. These lamps add a new dimension to the building in terms of colour, due to the fact that as the light falls off the building, the less saturated the colour of the building becomes.
To me, the building is a masterpiece. Within all of it's priceless art and artifacts, it still manages to remain as the primary exhibition piece. It makes no compromise on either form or function; it prioritizes both.


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