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Inspired textile by honey bees
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Hadia Azhar
The focus of my thesis is on honey bees. Due to their extreme sincerity and attention to detail, bees are used as examples by others. They should teach us to be submissive, diligent, and truthful. Bees are part of the biodiversity that is essential to our survival as a species. They sell high-quality foods including pollen, honey, royal jelly, and other products like beeswax and propel poisonous wasps. Vision was to express creative potential while highlighting the endangered species of bees that can help further to spread awareness about the rising social issues. Mission is to express the art with the help of different fabrics like pillow cases, bed sheets, dining mats etc. The color scheme of my portfolio is inspired by nature. The color scheme of flowers is inspired by nature such as sun flower, mustard flower, forget me not etc. A hive is a bee colony's residence. There are three different castes or sorts of bees in the colony. Queen's drones and worker bees are these. The asocial honey bee shows strong estate-specific differences in old age. Honey bee workers typically survive 15–37 days in the summer and 151–206 days in the winter, compared to the average lifetime of 1-2 years for queen honey bees. A honey bees stinger can be used to sting a prey item or a person. For certain people who are allergic to the venom, bee stings can be extremely painful or even fatal. Typically, honey bees sting to defend their colony or themselves. Fascinating fact: Every kind of bee that produces honey also consumes it. It provides them with energy and is stocked with the nutrients they require to stay healthy. Let's examine their feeding procedure in more detail and discover why bees consume honey. Pesticides, drought, habitat loss, inadequate nutrition, air pollution, global warming, and other factors are among the causes of bee fatalities, according to scientists. These things are all interrelated.
Transformation of Animation
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Alma Qayyum
Title of project: Transformation of animation. In this article, the dynamic world of animation is examined, along with its extraordinary evolution and evolving uses as a kind of art. With a focus on the significant shifts that have affected animation's progress over time, it attempts to showcase the path of animation from old hand-drawing methods to contemporary digital breakthroughs. Background / motivation: The unique kind of animation known as anime, which was created in Japan, is adored by viewers around. Cartoons created manually or digitally fall under this category. Japan refers to all television programs as anime, regardless of their format or country of origin. Several mediums, including theatre, television, home media, and the internet, are used to disseminate anime. My interest is watching cartoons, and it gives me a lot of inspiration. The character development, storyline, topics, visual style, and fan community of anime are what most excite me about it. From their skills and faults to their interactions with other characters, I adore seeing how the characters in this series develop. There are a lot of twists, action, and emotional moments in animated storytelling. I'm inspired to explore related subjects in my work by animations that feature themes like camaraderie, tenacity, and sacrifice. The distinct character designs, exciting action sequences, and intricate surroundings were also appealing to me. I want to make distinctive home goods that stand out in the market based on my inspiration. I intend on using my expertise in 3D modelling to develop fresh concepts for patterns and recurring patterns, and to design appealing patterns that can be used on a range of materials for interior design and product manufacture. To do this, I want to work with mixed media, printing, embroidery, knitting, weaving, dyeing, felting, and other crafts. My major objective is to create a kids' room that is distinct from conventional designs. Modern wall art, study tables, table lamps, drapes, and other decorative things that deviate from conventional style are what I like doing. My goal is to succeed, not to establish my worth or look for approval from others. Inspiration: I was able to approach my work with honesty and put out my best effort to produce a great end because to the unwavering support and fortitude of my father, my mentor, and my spouse. I want to express my gratitude to every one of my friends, coworkers, and family members who have helped me along this journey. Though it would be impossible to list them all here, they have always been on my mind and have been crucial to both my academic and personal growth. Hobby: Since I was a little child, watching various anime has been my pleasure. I adore watching anime and Japanese, Chinese, and English-language cartoon shows. My inspiration for this series is: • Character development: this series can be impacted by the way the characters are portrayed, including their interactions with one another, as well as their strengths and shortcomings. • Storytelling: these series may be appreciated for the way they use twists, action scenes, and moving scenes to convey their story. • Themes: I can relate to this series' themes of friendship, tenacity, and sacrifice, and I may be motivated to pursue them in my own work. • Visual style: inspired by the visual aesthetic of the series, which has distinctive character designs, exciting action sequences, and intricate scenery. • Fan community: the fervent fan groups that have developed around the programs and how they engage with and interpret the plots and characters may have an impact on this. The biggest lesson I've taken away from this entire series is to "never give up," and by knowing what motivates me about this series, I can start incorporating those characteristics into my creative work. The lesson I don't want to forget in my life is the major reason I picked this topic for my thesis. Objectives of the project: My objective is to develop distinctive home furnishings that stand out on the market. My objective is to use my expertise in 3D modelling while utilizing various iterations and design principles. I also work to come up with creative concepts and beautiful designs and patterns that may be used on a variety of textiles for furniture production and home decor. Plan of work: • Printing • Embroidery • Weaving • Dyeing • Knitting • Mix media • Appliqué • Felting Expected results: My desire to excel is driven by a personal desire to prove my abilities rather than seeking external validation. In pursuit of this goal, I plan to start a project to design a unique child's bedroom. Besides traditional design, I focus on creating modern wall art, study tables, table lamps, curtains and other decorative items.
Celtic Knots
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Muhammad Nouman
Celtic knot is a unique and captivating historical fiction story that weaves believable mystery elements into the shape. The tight link between the aesthetic design aspects and symbolic meaning explains their endurance. The connotations given to Celtic knots have endured over millennia. One meaning has triumphed over all others. They were considered to represent trust, unity among people, and, in some cases, protection from evil spirits. The Celts were the most populous people in ancient Europe. Celtic knots are continuous loops with no start or end, and they are thought to symbolize eternity in the form of loyalty, faith, friendship, or love. Celtic symbols can be discovered in the earliest art forms all throughout the world, thousands of years before Christianity. Simple knot work, primarily spirals, key patterns, and step patterns, was used in the Celtic civilization. The introduction of Christianity to Ireland aided the growth of Celtic symbolism, the creation of more intricate and complicated designs, and the widespread use of Celtic knots
Sea shells
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Tahreem Imran
The entirety of my thesis work has been completed while surrounded by the soothing sounds of the ocean and its accompanying seashells. My childhood summers were filled with the joyful activity of collecting exquisite sea shells, which served as the inspiration for the theme of my work. Through online research, I discovered the captivating intricacies and inherent beauty of sea shells, leading me to select this topic for my project. These cherished memories continue to hold a special place in my heart, offering a refreshing and revitalizing effect on my soul and mind. A shell is an outer layer that is typically created by marine animals or organisms as a protective covering. It is an integral part of their body. When these animals die, their shells become empty as the soft parts decompose or are consumed by other creatures. Holding seashells close to your ear can create a sound reminiscent of the ocean. In addition to providing relief from stress, shells can also offer protection. They are also symbolic of good communication, positivity, and healthy relationships. The colours of shells are influenced by the water and the organisms' diet. The seashell is a common result of the natural abundance of marine life in Indonesia's waters. This type of conch shell is one of the most frequently occurring marine debris. Seashells come in various types, such as Dara shells, green king shells, scallop shells, mussel shells, and oyster shells. The shapes of these shells are highly diverse, and managing the waste of conch shells is crucial to make the most of their utilization, such as transforming them into fashion accessories like bags and shoes. As the materials used to make accessories change over time, their use, particularly for women, yields a wide range of outcomes. The seashells hold a special place in my heart as a cherished memory that will last forever. The objective of my thesis is to develop textile designs that are inspired by seashells and evoke the same sense of wonder that I experienced. These designs can be used to embellish rooms and enhance their aesthetic appeal. By incorporating my work and designs, I hope to inspire others to generate refreshing ideas.
Textile design fascination of chameleon
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Ateeb Imran
The term "chameleon" refers to any member of the family chamaeleonidae, a group of mostly arboreal (tree-dwelling) ancient lizards. there are about 190-205 species of chameleons or chamaeleons), a peculiar and extremely smart group of ancient lizards. this family's members are well recognized for their distinctive spectrum of colors, which may change to various shades and intensities. the family's many species demonstrate a great deal of variation in their propensity to change color. some people just detect a difference in brightness (brown tones), while others observe a variety of variations of tones. chameleon's eyes can move individually, the brain is processing two unique images of the environment. they synchronies their forward look when hunting prey, providing the animal holographic vision. the ability to climb and engage in visual hunting is a chameleon. its tail is sometimes described to as a "fifth leg" because it provides stability while they move or rest while perched on a branch in the canopy. it is crucial that they distribute their weight as evenly as possible in order to maintain stability on tree branches as well as twigs. another advantage of being arboreal is that their bodies are laterally compressed. many species are found over a wide range of warm environments, from rainforest to desert, from southern europe to africa, madagascar, and southern asia all the way to sri lanka. in florida, california, and hawaii, they are already well-established.
African art
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Saman Riaz
African art is the oldest art recorded in Namibia in the Kalahari. Rock paintings on the other hand were originally found in the Sahara region among the Niger people. Some of the numerous distinguishing features of African art are its emphasis on abstract ideas and representations, its fusion of visual and performing arts, and its preference for creative expression above realism. African arts encompass the visual culture of the African continent and its indigenous peoples, including both historical and contemporary works of art. African diaspora art, such as that created by African Americans in the Caribbean or by South American artists influenced by African aesthetics, may also fit the bill. Despite this diversity there are unifying artistic themes present when considering the totality of the visual culture from continent of Africa. African art has a very vast history in the entire world it is very well known. The reason for choosing African art as a thesis topic is because its vibrant colors attract me the most, I decided to take it in apparel with my own aesthetic skills. I have used my color pallet to enhance it more so that I could take it for processing further. I will use different techniques to make it more beautiful and elegant. I will make different apparel products like bags, shoes, garments, jewelry and other accessories. I will use different fabric manipulation techniques. Different beads work and different aesthetic skills to make it more efficient and elegant. Many people have worked on it but I will use different techniques to make it look different from others. I will make 3d abayas 3d jewelry accessories and other things. The aesthetics of my color pallet will make it look different from the work that I have done before already I used soft colors according to my taste. I also used a pastel color theme to make it more eye catching. I used a unique perspective according to me and will further take it to more elegant objects. Furthermore, I will take my project towards embroideries embellishments and manipulation so that it will give a unique and outstanding look.
Turkish floral and Islamic pattern
(UMT Lahore, 2023) Amir Yousaf
Participants learned about the numerous contributions to art, design, and architecture made by the Muslim Empire and the Turkish Empire, such as the exquisite rugs, geometry artwork, horseshoe arches, honeycomb vaults, and rose windows. Turkish motifs were the particular style of art that was explored. These Islamic art themes were spread primarily via three methods: direct duplicates, transfer of source or medium, and use of inspired motifs to create a certain aesthetic or vogue in art. Flowering biomorphic patterns get a lot of their inspiration from nature, which helps to create a visual language of themes. The floral style was distinctive throughout the Turkish Ottoman period, which lasted from the 14th to the 19th century. Manuscripts, armoires, textiles, and tiles all have floral and other biomorphic themes.
Blue Mosque
(UMT Lahore, 2023-02) Sidra Gulzar
The subject I have chosen for the postulation is a Blue mosque. This mosque makes a big difference to Turkish culture. A work of Sinan the Engineer, this construction is an ideal and incredible blend of straightforwardness and bluster. Its straightforward plan with a blend of calligraphy improves the inside of the mosque. The nice plans are joined together, it is converged into the mosque and turns into an outside magnum opus. Mosques are a huge part of the whole presence of the Muslim religion. Sabk is a Persian word that signifies light reflection with alludes to a quiet, lengthy, planned tranquil, extended, and arranged. I relate the title name with light as a light arrangement perspective in mosque plans as a light course of action viewpoint. Light is huge not just for functional reasons as well as from representative and otherworldly fundamentals as well as from delegate and extraordinary basics. The nature of the universe is staggeringly united by the modeler to make unimaginably proportioned severe space washed in light. Two unique methods of light one of these reflectors were supposed to work with sun-based light at a solitary point inside a development, considering the changing spots of the sun for the afternoons and seasons. The other one is the hanging light. Making an association relationship with splendid, brilliant implantations, and internal parts were one explanation. The endeavor was to present the specialty of respectability, decency, and history in such a tomfoolery and euphoric way that would change and rethink the image of the subject in specific characters beyond a shadow of a doubt. This proposal was planned to intend calmly and peacefully raise the prominence yet keep it incredibly immaterial to the extent that supporting parts like the fate of this present situation. One more motivation or inspiration to be satisfied was that I expected to design prints that were gender neutral even if not used as home material things or home material items. This record shows the main, primary, wonderful, fair, exceptionally pleasant, fair, and phenomenal mosque.
African mask & symbols
(UMT Lahore, 2023-02-16) Noor Riaz
This topic is all about inspire by African history because they use symbols for communication when languages were not introduced. Where the masks are their identity and to use to perform rituals. They are still fighting to keep their tradition alive. Symbols are visual keys that have importance to individuals with a typical legacy around a given image. The good news of the holy person Philip expresses that "truth didn't appear on the scene exposed, however, it came in types and pictures. One won't get truth differently." Significant notorious images emerged in numerous human gatherings across the globe. The image was intended to impart and exactly help its watcher to remember ideas on the planet. They might act as road signs, maps, or instructional for the watcher. Of course, images profoundly affect human brain science and otherworldly life, handing off the instinctive insight of the people of old. In Africa, where the record of the most seasoned human networks lies, numerous ancestral families utilize images to recount stories and give data, updates, and illustrations. These images are viewed as hallowed and utilized in stately and strict settings. Adinkra images have extraordinary importance in a culture without a composed legacy. They capably address and exemplify thoughts, subjects, and ideas in a wonderful, straightforward manner a manner by which words are so frequently unfit to accomplish. My product list is based on home textile items. My product items are sofa seater chairs, tables, rugs, and lamps.
Tropical leaves
(UMT Lahore, 2023-02-21) Mehak Shahid
This topic is exceptionally propelled by the leaves and the shades of the skins. In the leaves, we can see bromeliads, cacao, monster water lilies, and so forth. The shades of nature generally inspire me and I generally appreciate chipping away at normal things like nature-related plans, works of art, embellishments, and different things. Basically for instance when we see any sort of leaf-like a straightforward petal you can see the shade of his skin change from an alternate perspective and sparkle in an unexpected way, something like this motivates me to do the entire postulation on this point. The architects since have been so enamored with this great legacy and they continue testing and ad-libbing tropical art in countless new ways and even for what it's worth. This style of art can never go old and there is dependably a better approach to chip away at it. In the same way as other different architects, craftsmen, or understudies of art and plan, I have likewise been extremely entranced by the complexity of the tropical plans as they appear to be exceptionally ethnic and point by point. I love the variety range of leaf skins. The principal objective to involve tropical art in my prints is to accomplish splendor. As far as we might be concerned is not a tremendous subject, I will attempt to cover the greatest prints or plans in my topic. I will make numerous themes and examples in my subject and attempt to investigate new imaginative things in my topic. In tropical art, we can make endless prints and plans, which can assist us with letting the glow free from tropical art.
African Tribal Masks
(UMT Lahore, 2023-03-29) Nooria Saud
The Africans, along with their culture, customs, and values, are the focus of my thesis paper. In traditional African culture, masks play a significant part in rites and celebrations and have done so for millennia. Concepts and shapes are equivalent. African masks are works of art in and of themselves, but they also represent something far more significant to the cultures who made them. The mask shape has always been an important source of motivation for me since it serves as a mechanism to commence metamorphosis, enabling the wearer to take on a new personality and exert power over the gods to whom he is addressing or paying gratitude. The African mask is a dramatic art form present in the whole continent sometimes raising strong emotions in some Westerners. I tried to show the world the hidden meaning or connection behind the tribal masks through textile patterns and techniques. My textile masks are designed to amuse more than evoke fear. This work will help to see the power of masks in ancient civilizations and try to connect people closer to the lost history with my innovations in the designs.
Hmei Samjho
(UMT Lahore, 2023-05-29) Fatima Snayel
Children's social and emotional growth depends on their capacity for emotional intelligence and effective dialogue. Children must be given the means to successfully express themselves and understand the feelings of others in order to succeed in the fast-paced world of today. This dissertation looks at the idea of kid expression, how it develops, and how emotional intelligence and speech abilities factor into it. Examining how toddlers grow their emotional intelligence and communication abilities is one of this project's goals. Later, we will investigate how children's speech is influenced by their emotional intelligence and speaking abilities. Later studies on the difficulties kids have communicating themselves and how to solve them. Research on how parents and teachers can encourage children to communicate themselves is the last one. The parents, teachers, and other professionals who deal with children are the intended targeted audience. They will be able to better understand child expression, its growth, and how to encourage emotional intelligence and communication skills in kids thanks to the study's results. The present research on kid expression, emotional intelligence, and speaking abilities will be reviewed in this study. The theories and models relating to children's speech will be given a general summary, and their applicability to the growth of emotional intelligence and communication abilities will be looked at. A group of kids between the ages of 2 and 12 as well as their parents and teachers will provide information for this research. I will collect information on the kids' emotional intelligence, communication abilities, and expression using both quantitative and qualitative study techniques, such as questionnaires, interviews, and observation. The research anticipates discovering that children's speech is significantly influenced by their emotional intelligence and communication abilities. It will shed light on the difficulties kids have articulating themselves and how parents and teachers can support their growth. The study's results will add to the body of knowledge on children's expression, emotional intelligence, and communication abilities while also offering useful advice for parents and teachers to promote kids' social and emotional growth.
Home textile accessories inspired by “Iznik tiles”
(UMT Lahore, 2023-06) Zumra Ameen
⇨ title of project: home textile accessories inspired by "iznik tiles" introduction (background / inspiration): these decorative ceramic pieces are called "iznik" after the turkish city where they were first made 400 to 600 years ago. iznik artisans moved from making simple earthenware to richly decorated pottery like this one ⇨ inspiration; i have a great interest in knowing the history of european countries and continents. i chose this theme because i have a hobby and interest in hand painting on tiles. iznik tiles are based on hand painting. it has basic motifs and patterns that inspired me a lot. ⇨ objectives of project; • i aim to make a home interior product based on the iznik style. • i aim to make 3d products and play with the colors of iznik tiles. • i aim to make products that represent iznik tiles in contemporary home décor. ⇨ plan of work: 1) mix media 8 2) embroidery 3) embellishments (adda work, heat burning technique, bleaching effect, weaving) 4) printing technique 5) fabric manipulation 6) needlework 7) hooking latching 8) hand embroidery 9) quilting 10) beads and beading 11) smocking work 12) applique 13) trimming (fringe trim, sewing trim) ⇨ expected outcomes: • my major work is on home interior products using iznik designs and patterns. • my major focus is on sitting sofas and cushions. i have used different textile products to develop unique and attractive products that are being demanded more in the market.
Haunting plants
(UMT Lahore, 2023-07) Aamra Saleem
The topic that I have selected for my thesis is haunting plants. I have chosen this theme because my grandfather used to keep these plants in our home. So I have been looking at these plants since my childhood. Moreover, I am always attracted to something horror and creepy, or something which involves some weird facts. Apart from this, I have also watched some movies related to haunting plants since then I decided that I will choose this topic for my thesis. So now if we come to my topic, haunting plants are also known as carnivorous plants or insectivorous plants. Those plants are usually adapted to capture and then digest insects and different animals. These plants capture their pursuit by means of ingenious pitfalls and traps. There are more than 600 known species of carnivorous plants. And sometimes even more than 600 including their carnivorous habitat. But I have used 3 basic species of haunting plants by using insects as their supporting elements. These four species are; pitcher plants also known as Sarracenia purpurea scientifically, Venus fly trap also known as Dionaea muscipula scientifically, sundew also known as Drosera scientifically and lobster-pot trap also known as Genus Geniesscientifically. Now if we talk about their pitfall and trapping mechanisms then pitcher plants are considered to be one of the most common types of pitfall prey, pitcher plants have hollow bodies and lid leaves on their mouth and have some sort of liquid on their leaves to trap insects and animals and then digest them. The same goes for sundew plants, they have some sort of sticky mucilage through which they trap insects and animals or with butterworts or leaf surface and gland-tripped hair to capture their prey. Similarly, the Venus flytrap uses its rapid leaf closure moment to capture its prey and digest them. The same goes for lobster pot traps use their hair to trap plants and insects they prey on them and then digest them. Now if we come to their digestion process, then the carnivorous plants go through the chemical breakdown process and then digest animals and insects and then in the end the plants absorb nitrogen and salts. And this absorption helps carnivorous plants to survive and grow.
Contemporary art textiles of damask
(UMT Lahore, 2023-07) Aneeza jamil
The damask content may be traced back to Asia and the Middle East. It is thought that the name originated in Damascus, Syria. The cloth was initially sold and manufactured in this city throughout the Dark Ages. It was coveted for its lovely appearance and was frequently used for bedding and clothes by the aristocracy. Damask is a sort of fabric that is often composed of silk, linen, or cotton and features artwork or a pattern devised by the brocade twirling method. The configuration is usually elaborate and might include floral, geometric, or abstract motifs. Damask fabric is widely utilized in home design, such as tablecloths, curtains, and tufting, and is valued for its sturdiness and exquisite aspect. The damask fabric is made using the tapestry twirling method, which necessitates the incorporation of a specific dominant that allows for complex designs by manipulating the weaving of individual threads. This method provides a high level of detail in the design and distinguishes damask cloth for its sumptuous look. Damask fabric is very prominent for remodeling homes and is frequently used in creating beautiful and proficient dwellings. It comes in a variety of colors and designs and is created from a variety of materials like silk, linen, and cotton. Some cutting-edge damask textiles are likewise treated with specific treatments, like stain resistance or wrinkle resistance, to make them more suitable for usage in the house. Damask fabrics are known for their beauty and versatility, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.
Dive in the world of psychedelic
(UMT, Lhr, 2023-07-03) Iraj Zia
Psychedelics are a class of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness via serotonin 2A receptor agonism. This causes specific psychological, visual and auditory changes, and often a substantially altered state of consciousness. Therefore, the theme predicts how people feel on psychedelics and put that feeling into a form of art. Which will be presented as prints Combine the theme psychedelic street fashion psychedelic theme has more colors and vibrant textures and street fashion has more of a rugged feel to it I decided to combine the two themes my objective was to raise more awareness on what Psychedelics are and how they affect human consciousness and to help common people experience it in form of art The topic psychedelic because it is very misunderstood in our society and the people who do it are seen as taboos and not as victims as a sister of a helucigenic drug addict after I talking to him and discussed his condition I have come to know that it is not all as simple as just be a drug addict and it goes away more Deeper than that through My work I wanted to show the reason why the drug addicts become drug addicts as we know the reality is not as forgiving for everyone the society doesn't accept everyone for who they are why wouldn’t anyone want to escape that I know I would and the two ways to escape this reality is either to end it or stop experiencing what you're feeling in between those two options attempting suicide is not for everyone it takes a special type of motivation to attempt suicide So when that option is out of picture the only option left is not to feel what you are feeling or not to experience the reality that you'll never get and for that reason some people opt drugs and doing psychedelics give them a false sense of reality which we call hallucinations it makes them think that they are living at a different world with colors and wild imagination anything they think can come true and I want people to understand that through my work I want to show what a drug addict sees when he address those hallucinations and 5 maybe looking at my work it will help them see what the cant experience The outcome that I want is to have a piece that has both the qualities of psychedelic theme and ruggedness I have planned to combine psychedelics and rugged look of the street fashion and present them in an aesthetic form which pleases the eye both of the themes on their own are perfect but what I thought was to combine the two so it has both of the qualities and that will give me more to play with and more outcomes to producea
Celestial art
(UMT Lahore, 2023-07-04) Habiba Farrukh
Artists, scientists, and historians all have fascinating ideas on celestial art and textile processes. The goal of the multidisciplinary research project described in this abstract is to explore the complex history, cultural relevance, and technical facets of celestial art and how they relate to textile practices. This research aims to increase our understanding of heavenly themes and how they appear in textile traditions across various civilizations by fusing art history, cultural anthropology, and textile technology. The investigation starts by looking into historical celestial artefacts from many cultures, such mediaeval illuminated manuscripts, clay tablets from Mesopotamia, and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The exploration of the symbolic meanings assigned to celestial themes in various cultural contexts begins with these visual depictions of celestial bodies, constellations, and astronomical occurrences. In addition, this multidisciplinary work uses contemporary technical developments to investigate contemporary textile and celestial art applications. This research intends to reinvent celestial motifs in textiles and create new modes of expression by utilizing digital photography, computer-aided design, and 3D printing technology. This work aims to close the gap between the past and the present by pushing the boundaries of conventional textile crafting and revitalizing celestial art in fresh and interesting ways. This research project is expected to produce a thorough catalogue of celestial art motifs from various civilizations as well as a thorough investigation of the methods used in textile traditions with celestial themes. In addition, this study seeks to create a number of modern textile artworks that are inspired by cosmic art.
Ammonite
(UMT Lahore, 2023-08) Rabia Wali
I have based my thesis final project inspired by an English paleontologist Mary Anning, who was a fossil collection enthusiast and dealer. Mary Anning was known for her extraordinary finds related to Jurassic marine fossils. Her contributions were overlooked because the science professions were still very male dominated and she was never given any credits for her finds. She struggled financially because she was unable to join the Geological Society of London as a woman. This led to her never being able to succeed in her respective profession. This entire project is inspired by Mary Anning's findings and discoveries of various different ammonite fossils of Nautilidae family. Without her contribution to the field of paleontology we would have never been able to discover the rare and extinct nautilus shells and ammonite fossils. The chambered nautiluses are a larger species of cephalopod which are also referred as a "living fossil" and has been glorified in many forms of art and history such as poetry, paintings, math, and jewelry. They have even inspired to make water or wine goblets during the ancient times. These animals have been around for more than 500 million years and the evidence suggests that they have been around for much longer than the dinosaurs themselves.
Tree of Hope
(UMT Lahore, 2023-08-20) Laiba Jamshed
Title of project: Tree of hope Introduction An inspirational story of a girl who develops the awareness to plant trees to benefit her whole community. Objectives of projects: The object of making this illustration animated book is that i want to let children know that planting trees is important for our societies. Target audience: children (10 to 18) Concept building: I am using the software adobe photoshop and adobe illustrator to illustrate. i will add some animations. it will be a landscape book. will add text on the illustrated pages. Market research: I did so much research before having this idea and about 30% students did work on it in Pakistan. Expected outcomes: Children will like this because of illustration and animation. they will somehow learn about how important planting trees is.
Arabic calligraphy haroof
(UMT Lahore, 2023-08-31) Momna Haider
Arabic calligraphy, also known as haroof, is a distinct and intricate type of artistic expression that has long been valued in Islamic culture. Beginning in the seventh century, Islamic calligraphy was widely used to compose the Quran, Islam's sacred book. "Alif," a Pakistani drama, has significantly impacted me. This play has opened my eyes to the transformational power of love and spirituality. Philosophers in the past and present have attempted to support theistic ethics theories. The theory of divine commands asserts unequivocally that morality is in some way dependent on God and that a moral obligation exists to obey God's commands. The theory of divine commands holds that morality is ultimately based on God's commands or character and that the morally correct action is the one that God directs or requires. The precise meaning of this divine command varies according to religion and the views of many theologians, but all versions of this theory agree that moral and moral obligations are ultimately dependent on God. "Alif" is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and one of the most prominent letters in Islamic culture. The ultimate result is a synthesis of history and present that reveals how "Alif" has grown into a spiritual and culturally significant contemporary art icon. I'm excited to use mixed-media textile techniques for my thesis to produce one-of-a-kind, avant-garde things. I can produce one-of-a-kind sculptures that tell a story and transmit a sense of identity by combining numerous processes. By integrating components such as repurposed textiles and natural fibers, I am able to give my creations depth and character. By a thorough review of the extant literature as well as original research and analysis, this thesis sheds light on the intricate interaction between form, function, and meaning in Arabic calligraphy haroof. It investigates the techniques employed by calligraphers to create visually pleasing compositions that are harmonious and balanced while transmitting complex information and concepts. It also looks at the opportunities and challenges modern calligraphers have in a global society and how they adapt to changing social and cultural contexts.

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