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Hussein Bikar
Hussein Amin Bicar ( arz, حسين أمين بيكار) (2 January 1913 in Alexandria – 16 November 2002) was one of Egypt's most prominent artists of the 20th century. After graduating from the Cairo's School of Fine Arts in 1934, he spent more than 60 years of his life teaching art at schools and universities and then through the press. Bicar is credited for initiating a style of journalistic art that elevated illustrating for newspapers to a level close to that of the fine art and is known for his simple and clear style reflecting the influence of Pharaonic art with its harmony, serenity and mysticism. Bicar's journalistic contributions go beyond illustrations to include art criticism and narrative poetry. Being the first Egyptian artist to illustrate Arabic children's books, Bicar has played a major role in establishing and promoting this field. Furthermore, his portraits and oil paintings depicting graceful Egyptian peasants, Nubian scenes, his native Alexandria and Ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bicar In His Youth
Bījār ( fa, بیجار; ku, بیجاڕ, translit=Bîcar) is a city and capital of Bijar County, Kurdistan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 47,926, in 14,970 families. With an elevation of 1,940 metres, Bijar has been called the Roof of Iran. Demographics The city is predominantly populated by Kurds who speak Southern Kurdish, while a significant minority speak Sorani. History The city was mentioned in the 15th century as a village belonging to Ismail I, Shah Ismail, the first ruler of the Safavid dynasty; Bijar became a town during the 19th century. During World War I it was besieged and occupied by Russian, British, and Ottoman troops who, with the aid of the 1918 famine, halved the pre-war population of 20,000. Architecture The historical fort of Qam Cheqay (45 km NE of Bijar) probably dates back to the Medes, Median era and is the oldest castle in the Kurdistan province. The castle had been used until the Sasanid era and it is an example o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
