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Gur-e Mir (Tomb of the Emir) Samarkand |
It's happening!! Hurrah!!
As you can probably imagine, I am so very excited about this trip. I have always been fascinated by The Silk Road. The colours, the designs. The wonderful structure of the buildings. The huge rounded forms against the stunning blue skies.
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Bibi Khanum Mosque, (dome over the north iwan) Samarkand |
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Bibi Khanum Mosque, Samarkand
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Bibi Khanum Mosque (courtyard), Samarkand |
We will have opportunities to work in sketchbooks as we travel around these amazing cities.
Do these images make you feel energised and wanting to explore? Do you fancy joining me?
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Madrasah and minaret of Islam Khodja and Soviet school, Khiva |
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Chor Minar, Bukhara
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Registan Madrasas of Ulugh Beg, TillyaKar and Shir Dor. Samarkland
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Registan Madrasas of Ulugh Beg, TillyaKar and Shir Dor. Samarkland (facade)
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While the forms of the buildings are remarkable, the details are not to be missed. Such inspiration to be discovered.
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Detail of the decoration on the facade of Shir Dor madrasa |
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Magok-e Attari Mosque facade, Bukhara |
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Magok-e Attari Mosque facade, Bukhara (detail) | |
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Necropolis of Shah-i Zinda (detail of facade) Samarkand
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Mausoleum of Shah- e-Muik Ata |
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Mausoleum of Shah- e-Muik Ata (the ceiling)
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So many lines, patterns and designs to discover and explore, it is going to be an amazing and inspirational journey . .
I will be writing more about this amazing trip as I research more into the details.
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