Antarah

This art print features a line by the Pre-Islamic poet, and one of the all-time greats, Antarah bin Shaddad.

Born to a black maid called Zabiba and a noble Arab of the Banu Abs tribe, Antarah's life was a life of paradoxes. Half a slave and half a free man, he was subject to double standards by his tribe. In times of war, they pleaded with the mighty Antarah  to protect them. In times of peace, however, he was treated as a lowly slave.

This verse poignantly mocks the duplicity of human nature. Its the essence of Antarah's life: being aware of social hypocrisy, while still living up to his potential and freeing himself on his own terms.

In the print, Antarah on his horse (Al Abjer) is a digital collage adaptation of popular paintings in the style of Syrian folk artist Abu Subhi Al Tinawi (1888–1973) which inspired many of Antarah's depictions in modern day art and illustrations. The overall design is inspired by medieval Arabic and Persian illustrated manuscripts.  It encapsulates our message of reviving Arabic heritage in a style that appeals to modern tastes- a harmonious blend of antiquity and modernity.

Product Description

• Our art prints are produced on acid-free paper using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color.
• Sizes refer to total paper size (including white border)
• Art prints are sold without frame. Images with frames are for demonstration purposes only.
  
• Language: Arabic and English

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