{"product_id":"tambourine-players","title":"Tambourine Players - Ahmed Selim","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr.  Ahmed Selim Ahmed Salem\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eProfessor,Head of Department of painting of Fine Arte \u003cbr\u003e Faculty , Minia University.\u003cbr\u003eBachelor of Fine Arts Department of Imaging Division mural painting Minia University, 1991.\u003cbr\u003eDiploma in Graphic Art Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, 1991.\u003cbr\u003eMaster of Fine Arts, Helwan University, specialty i Mural painting  1998\u003cbr\u003eDiploma in Graphic Art Faculty of Arts and Education Siegen university in Germany Federation2004\u003cbr\u003ePh.D. in philosophy of art specialty Mural painting  2005.\u003cbr\u003e-Demonstrator, in Department of mural painting  Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University from 1993 to 1998.\u003cbr\u003e- Assistant Lecturer, in Departmen of mural painting in Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University from 1998 to 2005.\u003cbr\u003e- Teacher, in Departmen mural painting in Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University since 2005 .\u003cbr\u003e- Assistant Professor, in Department of mural painting  Faculty of Fine Arts ,Minia University since 2010.\u003cbr\u003e-  Professor, in Department of mural painting  Faculty of Fine Arts ,Minia University since 2016 .\u003cbr\u003e- Participates in the art movement since 1991 until now.\u003cbr\u003e- Recipient of numerous awards and certificates in the field of the art of mural painting\u003cbr\u003e- Collection at the Museum of Modern Art Museum of Port Said, Helwan University Museum, University of Minya\u003cbr\u003eLibrary of Siegen University Federal Germany.\u003cbr\u003eHospital Holdings Young Thellenj, Bzegin Bollmanaa Federation.\u003cbr\u003eEgyption Cultural Center in Madrid , Spain\u003cbr\u003eLibrary 0f Murcia University Spain .\u003cbr\u003eCollectibles and the Ministry of Culture.\u003cbr\u003eCollectibles and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.\u003cbr\u003eHoldings of many individuals in Egypt and abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTambourine Players\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting presents a composition featuring two young women playing tambourines, immersed in a state of harmony and enjoyment as they engage with the beauty of the music. They are seated on wooden benches, gently leaning their heads toward one another to emphasize the beauty of their faces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe varied positioning of their full, solid legs creates a strong sense of grounding and balance within the composition. This treatment reflects the artist’s influence by ancient Egyptian sculpture, in which the feet are often deliberately emphasized to convey stability and strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movements of the arms and hands vary naturally, suggesting that the women are striking the tambourines with strength yet in a fluid and graceful manner. These gestures enhance the expressive quality of the composition and celebrate the beauty and vitality of the female body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background depicts the interior surroundings of a traditional home. A wall opening or window can be seen, with two traditional water jars placed upon it. In front of them is a cat that appears to have been awakened or stimulated by the sound of the tambourines. Its elongated body, raised head, and graceful posture direct its gaze toward the two women, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the center of the composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the opposite side, a traditional mizara water jar is topped by three pigeons, symbolizing peace, serenity, and coexistence with the joyful atmosphere of the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe floor is rendered through areas of light and shadow, created with varied touches of color applied using a palette knife. The painting is dominated by a range of bright, luminous colors that reinforce the overall feeling of joy, happiness, and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 90 cm · Width: 90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odyssey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53364804256111,"sku":"GAPNOIAHSE00002","price":90000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/9819\/2751\/files\/OdysseyGallery_15_1_639228452994899630.webp?v=1787237706","url":"https:\/\/www.odysseyatq.com\/products\/tambourine-players","provider":"Odyssey ATQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}