Sphere

Massoud Arabshahi

1986 · Mixed media on canvas · Islamic Art

Early in his career, Arabshahi became interested in ancient Mesopotamian imagery and Zoroastrian symbols. Using tactile materials including metal and clay, he created sculptural works that evoked a sense of the past. This work has a cosmic quality. The thickness and size of the central sphere dominates the composition and reflects an ongoing interest in bold shapes that may be archetypes of ancient civilizations.

Artist

Massoud Arabshahi

Date

1986

Medium

Mixed media on canvas

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, 2012 NoRuz at The Met Benefit, 2015