아랍서예와 기독교 이콘의 연관성 연구

Abstract

The Medi terranean is a multi-cultural environment where ancient Egyptian culture, Greek culture, Roman and Christian culture, Arabic and Islamic culture have mutual relations and influences one another. So, the Mediterranean culture is a mosaic of inter-related cultures. In result, the definition of the Mediterranean culture is very difficult. to ordain. The identity of Mediterranean can not elaborate by itself without constant interaction with these different cultures. But until now, the Mediterranean Studies have been achieved usually on the European countries, namely the north part of Mediterranean. The connection between Arabic Calligraphy and Christian Icon is relevant of this. Indeed, we usually consider that Christian Icon is the representation of the Mediterranean religious art. However, what about the Arabic Calligraphy as religious art of another part of Mediterranean? The study on the Arabic Calligraphy as a genre of the Arabic and Islamic art has not been achieved properly in our country. This study will shed light generally on Arabic Calligraphy which has remained always as marginal in this relation despite of its historical, cultural, and aesthetical importances.