Ajami, a technique of painted wood paneling, was popular in the Ottoman Empire from the 17th to the late 18th centuries. Ajami art became prominent in Syria after the decline of tile production, and it rose to a sophisticated level of art in both local and global markets. Today, however, Ajami art has become almost forgotten and unknown by the modern generation, due to being an exclusive art that can be seen only in palaces, museums, and historical houses. This study investigates the traditional method and techniques of making Ajami, with a focus on the work of a renowned Syrian Ajami art master artisan named Mr. Abdulraouf. The study aims to identify and document the traditional method of Ajami production and determine the materials and techniques used for making Ajami. The study found that Ajami art consists of natural elements that are utilized in four main stages; foundation, design, painting, and finishing. The artisans have a strong preference for floral and geometric designs, influenced by Islamic religious beliefs. The findings of this study could serve as an educational guide to preserve heritage and make it presentable for the present and future generations.

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阿贾米艺术品技法验证与确立


Ajami 是一种彩绘木镶板技术，17 世纪至 18 世纪末在奥斯曼帝国流行。在瓷砖产量下降后，阿贾米艺术在叙利亚变得举足轻重，并在当地和全球市场上升到了复杂的艺术水平。然而如今，阿贾米艺术几乎被现代人遗忘和未知，因为它是一种只能在宫殿、博物馆和历史建筑中才能看到的独特艺术。本研究调查了制作 Ajami 的传统方法和技术，重点关注叙利亚著名 Ajami 艺术大师 Abdulraouf 先生的作品。该研究旨在识别和记录 Ajami 生产的传统方法，并确定用于制作 Ajami 的材料和技术。研究发现，阿贾米艺术由自然元素组成，这些元素在四个主要阶段得到利用；基础、设计、绘画和整理。受伊斯兰宗教信仰的影响，工匠们对花卉和几何设计有着强烈的偏好。这项研究的结果可以作为保护遗产的教育指南，并使其能够呈现给当代和子孙后代。