Monochromatic Landscape
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
Elements and Principles
Reference Photos
The Catholic University of America,. 2015. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Around the World in 80 Clicks,. 2008. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Herring, Ken. 2015. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
History and Culture
Domeoftherock.net,. 'Dome Of The Rock | Qubbat As-Sakhrah'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Newworldencyclopedia.org,. 'Dome Of The Rock - New World Encyclopedia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Art and Design
Domeoftherock.net,. 'Dome Of The Rock | Qubbat As-Sakhrah'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Newworldencyclopedia.org,. 'Dome Of The Rock - New World Encyclopedia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Baum, David. 2010. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Lynch, Damon. 2005. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
McDowell, J. 2010. Web. 8 Nov. 2015.
Personal Response
I chose to research this building and feature it in my artwork because of my spiritual beleifs. I knew ahead of time that Dome of the Rock is a site of religious importance. It is a significant source of religious conflict and reflects the strife that engulfs that part of the world. This building is still very much relevant to society. The Middle East has always had war raging over religious opposition. I believe it always will.
As an artist, I can appreciate the beauty of the building, the craftsmanship, history, labor involved, and even the the way in which artists for the Rock of the Dome have effectively communicated concepts behind the design choices. It is gorgeous with it’s expensive materials glittering in the sun. Unfortunately, with the separation of church an state, I feel that as a public school teacher in America am an not at liberty to share my heart-felt opinions about the matter without putting my job at risk. However, I can say that researching this building has been an emotional experience.