Student Creations at the 'Crafts and Ornamentation' Exhibition at the Faculty of Specific Education

3-11-2025
Under the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the "Crafts and Ornamentation" art exhibition organized by the Faculty of Specific Education for third-year students in the Art Education Department. The inauguration was attended by Prof. Hany Abdel-Badea, Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Ahmed Fathy, Former Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Ghada Youssef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Abed, Associate Professor in the Art Education Department and supervisor of the exhibition; Dr. Israa Ali, Lecturer in the Department; Mr. Ahmed Kleib, Director of the Faculty; and a number of faculty members, teaching assistants, and students. The event took place on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Faculty.

Prof. Sherif El-Attar expressed his admiration for the artistic vision presented in the exhibition, praising the students' ideas in creating artworks that express the richness of Islamic art and civilization.

Prof. Hany Abdel-Badea said the exhibition reflects the students' skill in integrating academic courses and transforming them into tangible, creative outputs that highlight the richness of Islamic heritage.

Dr. Ahmed Abed pointed out that the exhibition's concept is based on showcasing the aesthetics of Islamic art by employing its fundamental elements, such as Arabic calligraphy and Islamic motifs, in the production of artworks.

Dr. Israa Ali added that the exhibition includes 45 paintings submitted by third-year design students. The students drew inspiration from Arabic calligraphy and Islamic art, which imbues the paintings with rich detail. She praised the students' skill in using gouache paints, colored pencils, and cardboard to create integrated artworks that embody harmony between form and content, reflecting the depth of the idea and the beauty of its execution.