Guide för studentkonst

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Namn Klass Datum

Youssef Abdelke, Shoe (2005), Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture. Reproducerad i referenssyfte; alla rättigheter förbehållna upphovsrättsinnehavaren.

Fakta om verket

Konstnär: Youssef Abdelke originaluniqueart.com/sv/artists/youssef-abdelke/
Konstnärens levnadstid: 1951 – ?
Målat: 2005
Visas på: Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture originaluniqueart.com/sv/museums/atassi-foundation-for-art-and-culture-dubai/

Upphovsrätt Detta verk betraktas fortfarande som upphovsrättsskyddat. Youssef Abdelke föddes år 1951 och inget dödsdatum finns registrerat; upphovsrätten gäller i 70 år efter konstnärens död. Bilden visas här endast i utbildningssyfte; rättigheterna tillhör upphovsrättsinnehavaren.

Shoe — Youssef Abdelke

När målades detta?

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Skuggat: Youssef Abdelke livstid (1951–?) ▲ detta verk, 2005

Liknande verk

People Number 20, 1994 originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-people-number-20-DD2E6Q-en/
Fish, 2015 originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-fish-DD2DT2-en/
People Number 10, 1993 originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-people-number-10-DD2E6U-en/

Välj ett av verken ovan: nämn två saker som det har gemensamt med detta, och en sak som är annorlunda.

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Färger

Mätt från bilden

Huvudfärg

Espresso #5e5a5a

Sparad palett

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Huvudfärg: Espresso
Intensitet: Monochromatic Hur mättade och varierade färgerna är, från en enda dämpad nyans till många klara färger.
Kontrast: Serene I vilken utsträckning färgerna skiljer sig åt i ljusstyrka och mättnad över bilden.
Harmoni: Discordant Palette Hur väl färgerna samspelar, från kontrasterande till helt enhetliga.
Ljusstyrka: Balanced Hur ljust eller mörkt bilden upplevs som helhet, från djupa skuggor till ljusa högdagrar.
Mättnad: Muted Färgernas renhet och intensitet, från nästan grått till helt livfullt.

Shoe — Youssef Abdelke

Konstnär

Youssef Abdelke

Born in Qamishli, Syrian Arab Republic

A Vision of Violence and Symbolism

Youssef Abdelke, born in the Syrian city of Qamishli in 1951, is an artist whose very existence and creative output are inextricably linked to the turbulent currents of history. A Syrian-French master of drawing and printmaking, his oeuvre serves as a profound meditation on war, trauma, and the fragile resilience of the human condition. His artistic journey has been shaped by the shadows of political upheaval and the weight of exile, experiences that have forged a visual language both hauntingly beautiful and unflinchingly raw. To encounter an Abdelke work is to step into a space where personal memory meets global tragedy, where the artist’s gaze pierces through the surface of objects to reveal the underlying anxieties of a society in conflict.

The foundations of his meticulous technique were laid at the Damascus Faculty of Fine Arts, from which he graduated in 1976. This period of formal training instilled in him a rigorous approach to observation, yet it was the political storms of the late 1970s that would truly define his artistic purpose. Following two years of imprisonment for his political activism, Abdelke was forced into exile in France.

Museum

Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture

On show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A Beacon of Syrian Realism: Exploring the Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture in Dubai

Nestled within the vibrant cultural landscape of Dubai, the Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture stands as a singular institution—a testament to both artistic resilience and the enduring power of realism. Established with a profound commitment to showcasing contemporary Syrian art, particularly through its roots in representational techniques, the foundation offers visitors an immersive experience that transcends mere observation, inviting contemplation on identity, history, and the human condition. More than just a museum, it’s a bridge connecting the echoes of Syria's artistic past with the dynamic present of the United Arab Emirates.

The Foundation’s core mission is deeply rooted in preserving and promoting modern and contemporary art and archives from Syria. This focus isn’t simply aesthetic; it’s driven by a vital need to safeguard cultural heritage against displacement and conflict. Founded in 2016, the institution carries forward the legacy of the Atassi Gallery, which began as a private art space in Homs in 1986, serving as a crucial hub for Syrian artists and intellectuals before the tumultuous events of recent years.

Här kan du läsa mer

Konstnären Youssef Abdelke originaluniqueart.com/sv/artists/youssef-abdelke/
Museet Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture originaluniqueart.com/sv/museums/atassi-foundation-for-art-and-culture-dubai/
Liknande verk Fler verk att jämföra med originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/similar/youssef-abdelke-shoe-DD2DT5-en/

Hitta detta online

QR-kod som länkar till nedladdningssidan för Shoe

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Källhänvisning för detta konstverk

MLA: Abdelke, Youssef. Shoe. 2005, Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture. https://originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-shoe-DD2DT5-en/
APA: Abdelke, Youssef (2005). Shoe [Painting]. Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture. https://originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-shoe-DD2DT5-en/
Chicago: Youssef Abdelke. Shoe. 2005. Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture. https://originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-shoe-DD2DT5-en/
Harvard: Abdelke, Youssef (2005) Shoe. Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/sv/art/youssef-abdelke-shoe-DD2DT5-en/

Shoe — Youssef Abdelke

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at People Number 20 (1994), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
Youssef Abdelke was about 54 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.