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Modern Miniature Master Pieces By S. M. Mansoor
August 10th, 2011 | 
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Opinions of leading art scholars, writers & critics about the art works of internationally acknowledged Pakistani painter S.M.Mansoor (s.m.mansoor@hotmail.com)
“Here, in other words, is a corpus of work, which even as it may charm the eye, equally provides a cultural anchor to ‘modern miniatures’. Why of course, and yet such as are not merely decorative delights. Elephants, flying kites, horse mounted personages, maidens dancing in the vestments of another day, and much else besides, offer a profile of once living attitudes. These attitudes covered a wide range of culture, inner and outer. Via the genus, we certainly become conscious as to how mankind’s life attitudes can be at once subtle, shifting and varying. Mansoor expresses these same with objectivity. In this way he is not merely expressing himself, but attempting to catch culture in process.”
Keshav Malik, Bombay
In Mansoor’s miniatures the tradition serves as a stimulant. Thus, giving the artist a power to realize the modern vision and create in the language of his ancestors with a refreshing and spontaneous fragrance of his own times. Elements of abstraction with modern visual vocabulary in these miniatures make them distinct from the conventional miniature art in sub-continent.
Prem Singh New Dehli
Mansoor is an artist of his time but a `one off,’ unique man of great diversity. His work is an exhilarating visual experience; there is great variety in the artist’s choice of subject. In the work of Mansoor it is a joyful sharing of optimism with No elitist overtones.
Marjorie Husain, Karachi
Mansoor’s art rejects deterministic attitude. He had eliminated all the conventions of traditional miniature painting. There is a growing sense of experimental and innovation. He uses the modern sometimes abstract many times semi abstract language and molded it to express his ideas.
Dr.Shahida Manzoor, Lahore
With innovative experimentation Mansoor certainly seems to be going somewhere. Where he eventually lands up is dependant upon his sustainability and his ability to choose the single path that will satisfy his urge for adventure and assimilate his undoubted ability to use colours textures and icons from his rich traditional heritage.
Dr. .Musarrat Hasan, Lahore
Mansoor shows a deep sense and lust for experimentation, observation and scrutiny. And with this deep sense of perception he juxtaposes traditional elements with modern element. He mixes traditional techniques with modern vocabulary. No doubt Mansoor is a master, an expert and a king of modern miniature painting art in Pakistan.
Dr. Shaukat Mahmood
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above Islamic calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher. He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers, whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He has used sixty three oriental scripts and twenty two mediums, in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah), which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO, are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace, through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist, called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
- Punjab University Library, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan. www.pulibrary.edu.pk
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
- Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore – Pakistan. Email : szic@brain.net.pk; info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
- Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Peshawar University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
4. Pir Waris Shah Art Gallery of Saeed Ahmad Bodla,
- The first ever art gallery of spritual verses, established by Waris Parhya Jandiala Sherkhan, Sheikhupura, Pakistan.
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher.
He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher.
He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher.
He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Surah-tul-Muzammil
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher.
Mr. S. A. Bodla is a renowned artist and a calligrapher. He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher.
Mr. S. A. Bodla is a renowned artist and a calligrapher. He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Quranic & Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher.
He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – Sura-tul-Muzammil
The above Islamic calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Mr. S. A. Bodla is a renowned artist and a calligrapher. He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
SZIC, has also published a book of Islamic Calligraphies of Mr. S. A. Bodla, titled ‘Sajda-tul-Qalam’.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshawar University,
Peshawar – Pakistan.
Islamic Calligraphic Art Series – 3
The above calligraphy is the art work of Mr. Saeed Ahmad Bodla, who is a renowned artist and a calligrapher. He is a living legend of Islamic art. He belongs to that group of calligraphers whose forte is serious and consistent work. He reduces his work to a hand full of lines and a few shades of colours. And is considered to be one of the most significant proponents of modern Islamic calligraphy in the world.
He holds the world record for using sixty three oriental scripts in the calligraphic work of Asma-al-Husna (99 Names of Allah).
Moreover, Mr. S A Bodla has used 22 mediums in Asma-al-Husna series calligraphy which in itself is a unique performance.
The Government of Pakistan, the Organization of Islamic Countries and the UNO are strongly urged to separately honour this extremely awe-inspiring and exceptionally talented harbinger of peace through art.
Following is the list of Islamic Calligraphic Art Galleries displaying the work of this genius artist called S. A. Bodla.
1. Islamic Art Gallery Donated by Saeed Ahmad Bodla.
Punjab University Library,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan.
2. Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery of S A Bodla.
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center,
University of the Punjab,
Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore – Pakistan
Email : info@szic.pu.edu.pk
3. Bodla Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery,
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre,
Peshwar University,
Peshwar – Pakistan.
