Monthly Archives: October 2009

Frustration Sculpture

Posted on October 31, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

There are so many public works of art in the form of sculptures in Jeddah, which sits along the Red Sea and is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia. This is a modern piece called Frustration and it was … Continue reading →

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SkyWatch: Crescent and Moon

Posted on October 30, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

This is another unusual sculpture which is part of the world’s largest open air art museum of Jeddah. This sculpture is at home on Jeddah’s Corniche, which runs along the coast of the Red Sea. According to the book Jeddah: … Continue reading →

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Early Cubism: Modern Bronze Sculpture

Posted on October 29, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

Called “Early Cubism,” this interesting sculpture by Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973) is made of bronze. Lipchitz is a famous Lithuanian American artist of French descent. He joined a group of avante garde artists in France which included the well known modern … Continue reading →

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Symbols of Victory Sculpture

Posted on October 28, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

This is just one of the many public works of art in Jeddah for all to enjoy for free. If you look closely, there are some animal heads and body parts visible. This sculpture which was made of local stone … Continue reading →

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MyWorld: Angawi Tiled Mosaic Pool

Posted on October 27, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

At first glance, this may appear to be a beautiful blue Persian carpet. In actuality, it is a tiled mosaic at the bottom of the indoor pool in the Angawi House of Jeddah, which is a tribute to the beauty … Continue reading →

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Angawi House Inside Arch

Posted on October 26, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

One of the most interesting private residences in Jeddah is the home of well known architect Sami Angawi. He is an expert in Islamic architecture and is also outspoken about his religion, Islam. Angawi believes that Islam has been sidetracked … Continue reading →

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The Wall

Posted on October 25, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

This relic of a wall is located in Taif. There is no other structure in sight, so I’m guessing that this wall was built as a property line of some sort, but I don’t know for sure. When I uploaded … Continue reading →

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Taif’s Le Meridien Hotel

Posted on October 24, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

Taif, Saudi Arabia, is a popular summer retreat for many Saudis, including the royal family, because of its cooler weather which offers welcome relief when the rest of the country is scorchingly hot. Taif is nestled in a mountainous area … Continue reading →

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SkyWatch: Clouds Over Mosque

Posted on October 23, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

There are mosques conveniently located throughout Saudi Arabia. In cities, you can find them every few blocks and in the country, every few miles. This mosque is located in the farming community of Taif, a few hours drive from Jeddah. … Continue reading →

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Friday’s in Arabic

Posted on October 22, 2009 by SusieOfArabia

There are many business chains in Saudi Arabia. This is a Friday’s restaurant. Notice the big sign with the red and white stripes with the name Friday’s written in Arabic.

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