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Aziz Amoura
عزيز عمورة
Born1944
Al-Tira, Haifa, Mandatory Palestine
DiedJune 12, 2018 (aged 73)
Amman, Jordan
NationalityJordanian
EducationBaghdad College of Fine Arts
Pratt Institute
Known forFamous Portraiture
StyleImpressionism, Islamic Calligraphy, Pointillism
MovementJordan Arts Movement

Aziz Amoura (Arabic: عزيز عمورة) (Born 1944 - June 12th, 2018) was a Jordanian artist and educator. He is recognized for his involvement in the Jordanian Arts movement, and esteemed for his expertise in portraiture within the Arab world[1][2].

Early Life

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Aziz Amoura was born in 1944 in the town of Al-Tira, Palestine. His interest in art began in his childhood in Mount Carmel, where he found joy in activities like making kites, drawing colorful maps, and sketching with charcoal from photographs. In one of his testimonies, Amoura reflected on the origins of his fascination with painting and color, tracing it back to his ability to discern aesthetic beauty in everyday elements. These included wall hangings that adorned his childhood home, Tatreez embroidered Quran cases, and the clothing his elder sisters wore[3].

His uncle, whom he visited every summer in Damascus, played a crucial role in nurturing his talent by teaching him how to draw. Inspired by his uncle's profession of drawing portraits for a living, Aziz started drawing pictures himself, earning five dinars for each piece. Impressed by Amoura's talent and fervor, his family backed his artistic endeavours and encouraged him to pursue a profession within the arts[4].

Education & Career

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Amoura graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Baghdad in 1970, where he trained with influential Iraqi painters like Faiq Hassan, Ismail al Sheikhli, and Hafidh al-Droubi[5]. He was among a second group of artists sent by the Jordanian government to study at art academies in Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus, with the aim of cultivating a Jordanian modern art movement[6]. He then went on a scholarship for his master’s degree to the Pratt Institute in the United States, graduating in 1983[7].

After returning to Jordan, Amoura worked as an art educator at Dirar bin Al-Azwar Secondary School in Amman from 1971 to 1974. He then transitioned to a position at the Institute of Fine arts from 1975 to 1979. In 1980, Yarmouk University in Irbid established its Fine Arts Department, the first institution in Jordan offering a degree in Fine Art[8], with established artists like Amoura and Ahmad Nawash (b. 1934) on its faculty. He taught there from 1983 to 1996, before moving to the School of Arts and Design at the University of Jordan, where he remained until 2003. A persistent teacher, Amoura remained devoted to training budding artists, continuing to mentor students of all ages at his personal studio until his passing[9].

Work

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Selected Works

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  • “سمفونية” (Symphony), Chinese ink and lead on paper, 1976
  • “بؤس” (Misery), Oil on canvas, 1976
  • “امرأة فلاحة” (Peasant woman), Oil on canvas, 1978
  • “Sabra & Shatila (series of 6)”, Ink on paper, 1984
  • “أصداء من صبرا و شتيلا” (Echoes from Sabra and Shatila), Chinese ink on paper, 1984
  • “بعد المذبحة” (After the massacre), Chinese ink on paper, 1984
  • “مخطوطة” (Manuscript), Watercolor on paper, 1987
  • “تكوين” (Formation), Oil on canvas, 1987
  • “'رسائل ” (Study 2), Graphite on paper, 1989
  • “'رسائل تركيبية 7” (Synthetic letters 7), Oil on canvas, 1989
  • “تكوين خطي” (Linear Composition), Pastel on paper, 2000
  • “تكوين” (Composition), Watercolor on paper, 2002
  • “تكوين خطي” (Linear Composition), Watercolor on paper, 2003
  • “حنين” (Nostalgia), Watercolor on paper, 2005

Exhibitions

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Since 1974, Amoura has presented numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide, spanning from Amman to New York, Kuwait, Cyprus, and Turkey[10]. His work is featured in various permanent collections, which include the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Art, Hindiyeh Museum, and The Khalid Shoman Collection in Amman, Jordan.

One Man Exhibitions

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  • The British Council, Amman, Jordan 1974.
  • The French Centre, Amman, Jordan 1977[11].
  • The British Council, Amman, Jordan 1979.
  • Higgins Hall, Pratt Institute, New York 1982.
  • Mr. Khalid Al-Khalidy House, Kuwait 1983.
  • Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Amman 1984[12].
  • Tore British Council, Amman, Jordan 1985.
  • Kuwait National Museum, 1988[13].
  • 35 Years of Art, Darat Funun, 2002[14].

Group Exhibitions

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  • Kuwait Biennale, Kuwait 1973.
  • Jordanian Artists Exhibition, Goethe Institute, Amman, Jordan and Frankfurt, Germany 1975.
  • Arab Contemporary Art, Un Plaza, New York, U.S.A 1982.
  • Yarmouk University Exhibition, Al kindy Hall, lrbed, Jordan.
  • Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Exhibition held at Ankara State Museum of Fine Arts, Turkey, 1983.
  • Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Exhibition held at Istanbul State Museum of Fine Arts, Turkey, 1983.
  • Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Exhibition held at Zacenta Gallery, Warsaw, 1984.
  • Kuwait Biennale, Kuwait 1985.
  • Jordan Contemporary Art, Exhibitions Hall, Peking, 1985.
  • Arab Contemporary Art. The Mall Galleries, London, England 1986.
  • Baghdad International Festival of Arts, Saddam Art Centre, Baghdad, Iraq 1986.
  • Jordan Contemporary Art, Luxembourg Museum, Paris, France 1986.
  • Eight Jordanian Artists, Darat Funun, 1988[15].
  • Journey through the Contemporary Arts of the Arab World, Darat Funun, 2000[16].
  • Arabic Calligraphy, Darat Funun, 2004-2005[17].
  • The Power of Words, Darat Funun, 2012-2013[18].
  • Rituals of Signs and Transitions (1975-1995), Darat Funun, 2015-2016[19].
  • Truth is black, write over it with a mirage’s light, Darat Funun, 2018-2019[20]

Honours & Recognitions

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  • Golden Sail prize, Kuwait biennial, 1985
  • The International Visiting Artist Grant - U.S.I.A, 1987
  • The State Appreciation Award, Jordan, 1992

Further Reading

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  • Contemporary Art from the Islamic World, Wijdan Ali, Essex: Scorpion Publishing, 1989.
  • Aziz Amoura: 35 Years in Art, exhibition catalog published by Darat al Funun - The Khalid Shoman Foundation , 2002[21]
  • Arab Art Histories - The Khalid Shoman Collection Book, 2013[22]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "أصدقاء الراحل عزيز عمّورة يرصعون غيابه بالضوء". حفريات (in Arabic). 2018-06-13. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  2. ^ "Aziz Amoura | Jodar Artistry". 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  3. ^ "رحيل التشكيلي عزيز عمورة: معاينة الإرث الحضاري بعين معاصرة". جريدة الغد | مصدرك الأول لأخبار الأردن والعالم (in Arabic). 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  4. ^ "التشكيلي عمورة: للفنان بصمة لا تتكرر.. بقلم : رسمي الجراح". alrainewspaper (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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  6. ^ Zuhur, Sherifa. (2001). Colors of Enchantment: Theater, Dance, and the Visual Arts of the Middle East.
  7. ^ "A Survey of Modern Painting in the Islamic World and the Development of the Contemporary Calligraphic School - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  8. ^ Zuhur, Sherifa; Khalidi, Omar (January 1999). "Images of Enchantment: Visual and Performing Arts of the Middle East". Digest of Middle East Studies. 8 (2): 84–85. doi:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1999.tb00821.x. ISSN 1060-4367.
  9. ^ "صحيفة عمون : "الأردنية" تؤبن فقيدها الفنان عمورة". وكالة عمون الاخبارية. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  10. ^ "عزيز عمورة". wawalbalad.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  11. ^ "الكتالوغ المرافق لمعرض الفنان عزيز عمورة، صدر عام 1976 – يُرى – موارد الفنون البصرية" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  12. ^ "الكتالوغ المرافق الفنانين كرام النمري وعزيز عمورة، صدر عام 1984 – يُرى – موارد الفنون البصرية" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  13. ^ "بروشور دعوة لحضور معرض الفنان عزيز عمورة عام 1988 – يُرى – موارد الفنون البصرية" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  14. ^ "35 Years of Art | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  15. ^ "Eight Jordanian Artists | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  16. ^ "Journey through the Contemporary Arts of the Arab World | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  17. ^ "Arabic Calligraphy | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  18. ^ "The Power of Words | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  19. ^ "Rituals of Signs and Transitions (1975-1995) | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  20. ^ "Truth is black, write over it with a mirage's light. | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  21. ^ "Aziz Amoura [AR] | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  22. ^ "Arab Art Histories – The Khalid Shoman Collection Book | Darat al Funun". daratalfunun.org. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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