The one-dimensional aesthetic of the Arabic letter In contemporary Iraqi painting

Abstract

The Arabic letter is of great importance in its use in the field of contemporary plastic arts
in general and modern Iraqi painting in particular. And as an urgent need in our daily life
And a language of understanding by transferring the Arab-Islamic civilization to other nations, and also as a bond
The basic and truth of this nation stemming from the authentic values of its ancient past and glorious heritage
In addition to being a national and artistic issue at the same time. Being an abstract form, we find that
Its use in contemporary plastic painting has varied among artists due to their multiple styles.
Where the use of the Arabic letter as one dimension in contemporary Iraqi drawing was not used
Outwardly decorative, it contained many concepts related to the personality of the Arab artist in general
The Iraqi artist in particular, with all its spiritual and heritage dimensions, is the link between the past
present and future; Drawing inspiration from the ancient past of our Arab and Islamic civilization with its roots
Sturdy and spreading.