On the Monstrous in the Islamic Visual Tradition
2013
Monsters and monstrosity are mostly uncharted subjects in the context of the Islamic
cultural sphere. This is fairly surprising given the wealth of creatures populating
the related material, and specifically artistic, production that could be considered
“monstrous.” From fabulous beasts such as harpies and sphinxes insinuated in
the decorative friezes of metal and ceramic vessels, to the dragons and demonic
creatures inhabiting pages of manuscripts and albums, grotesque beings appear
to have repeatedly nourished the creativity of Muslim artists, and have yet rarely
been examined beyond their decorative role.2
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