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Re: Sheik's Oasis
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Sat, 26 Jun 2004 23:00:25 GMT
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> This is my newest creation:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=88264
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> It's a fortified desert oasis. I've attempted to imbue the entire structure
> with a pan-Islamic architectural feel. The style is meant to be representative
> of the broader Muslim age cultures of the Middle East (Persian, Chaldean, etc.),
> while hints of their Northern and Western Arabesque/Turkish (Saud, Seljik)
> conquerors are found throughout.
> Like many structures in the Arab world there are two doors in the gate, one to
> enter and one to exit. The Minaret has been retroactively added to the western
> corner, reflective of the adoption of Islam as the new socio-political paradigm.
> The soldiers manning the fortfications are representative of a unified fighting
> force, organized and financed by a prominent Sheik, one who has a vested
> interest in protecting a valuable water source.
> The Oasis being a necessary stopping point on a long journey, has attracted a
> number of merchants and travelers. An African Sheik and his Nubian bodyguard
> have stopped for an afternoon of rest. Honoring Islamic law, the women are
> robed and covered for modesty.
> It is a little known fact that the majority of tactical advancements
> made in the construction of stone fortifications came from the Middle East,
> and were later imported to the European continent. The Muslim conquerors
> that swept through the Middle East, and Northern Africa were masterful in
> their consruction of defensive structures, and the societies created by their
> absorption of indigenous cultures were ornate, and well ordered.
Hi Jon,
Great MOC! I wasn't aware of your brickshelf ID, so I once I saw the pictures I
immediately asked who had made it... it's just awesome!
The courtyard reminds me of Cordoba's Grat Mosque, in Spain, and also a bit from
a Mosque in Tunisia (can't recall which, sorry). What I like most about your
design is the assimetric look of it, it adds a lot of realism to the model. And
the rounded domes in the towers too :-)
Cute door. Have you made any attempt towards a "horseshoe arch"? I think they're
impossible with LEGO, but it sure would be nice to see one!
Again, awesome work!
Pedro
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| Pedro, I really don't know how a horseshoe arch could be made, if someone made one, I think I would probably pass out, although I'd admit that I haven't tried that hard to make one. Thanks for your compliments, I appreciate your feedback. Jon (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.castle)
| | | Horseshoe arch (was Re: Sheik's Oasis)
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| In lugnet.castle, Pedro Silva wrote: <SNIP> (...) Hi Pedro, having read your message I did some building. Please read (URL) tell me if this is something you had in mind. Thanks and best regards Daan Bargerbos (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.castle)
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