The art and culture of Uzbekistan

Plan: 1. Ceramics 2. The Art of Jewellery 3. Metal Chasing and Engraving 4. Art embroidery 5. Weaving 6. The Art of Carpet Weaving 7. The Art of Miniature painting and Calligraphy 8. Conclusion

A unique genre of classical, professional music of the oral tradition. It represents one of directions of the makamats general system in the Central Asia. On 7 November 2003 the Director-General of UNESCOdeclared the Classical Music of Central Asia - Shashmaqom (Uzbekistan/Tajikistan) a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Shashmaqom was selected as a Masterpiece due to its outstanding value as the principal form of classical musical expression of Central Asian people; in its systematic diversity it is a real musical encyclopedia of people of Central Asia. A unique genre of classical, professional music of the oral tradition. It represents one of directions of the makamats general system in the Central Asia. On 7 November 2003 the Director-General of UNESCOdeclared the Classical Music of Central Asia - Shashmaqom (Uzbekistan/Tajikistan) a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Shashmaqom was selected as a Masterpiece due to its outstanding value as the principal form of classical musical expression of Central Asian people; in its systematic diversity it is a real musical encyclopedia of people of Central Asia.UNESCO In structure and logic, it is one of the greatest phenomena in monodal music. In structure and logic, it is one of the greatest phenomena in monodal music.

The origins of folk art are hidden in depths of centuries of history. Numerous archaeological diggings in rural areas have revealed and continues to reveal new aspects of this ancient land and its culture. The origins of folk art are hidden in depths of centuries of history. Numerous archaeological diggings in rural areas have revealed and continues to reveal new aspects of this ancient land and its culture. Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation. Ceramics, silk and cotton weaving, stone and wood carving, metal engraving, leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some genres passed from ancient times. Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation. Ceramics, silk and cotton weaving, stone and wood carving, metal engraving, leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some genres passed from ancient times. In the past each region has its own cultural and ethnic tradition, these unique features were established by local guilds that strengthened these characteristics through their art. It was possible to recognise where someone came from by his tyubeteyka (embroidered skullcap), the colour and style of his chapan (gown). The embroidery in the house identified the housewife's or her mother birthplace. In the past each region has its own cultural and ethnic tradition, these unique features were established by local guilds that strengthened these characteristics through their art. It was possible to recognise where someone came from by his tyubeteyka (embroidered skullcap), the colour and style of his chapan (gown). The embroidery in the house identified the housewife's or her mother birthplace.

Ceramics Ceramics Ceramics of Uzbekistan is very diverse in its colour and design. It is also regional in terms of shape, design and colour. The most well known centres for ceramics are Rishtan and Gurumsay situated in Fergana valley and Khorezm. They are famous for their glazed white and blue ceramics. The regions producing multicoloured ceramics are Gidjduvan, Shakhrisabz, Tashkent and Samarkand. Gidjduvan is the area that has always been highly regarded by experts for its exceptional ceramic art especially because of its rich dolour, golden yellow, dark brown and green tones. Bowls, piolas (national cups) and dishes are painted inside and outside. Ceramics of Uzbekistan is very diverse in its colour and design. It is also regional in terms of shape, design and colour. The most well known centres for ceramics are Rishtan and Gurumsay situated in Fergana valley and Khorezm. They are famous for their glazed white and blue ceramics. The regions producing multicoloured ceramics are Gidjduvan, Shakhrisabz, Tashkent and Samarkand. Gidjduvan is the area that has always been highly regarded by experts for its exceptional ceramic art especially because of its rich dolour, golden yellow, dark brown and green tones. Bowls, piolas (national cups) and dishes are painted inside and outside. Painted ceramic toys (bushtack) are produced in a little village called Uba, 40 km outside Bukhara. Painted ceramic toys (bushtack) are produced in a little village called Uba, 40 km outside Bukhara. During the second half of the 20 th century, miniature plastic toys made by Samarkand craftsmen became very popular. These pieces were not only amusing as toys; they are also depicted scenes filled with people's characteristics, humour and naive stories. During the second half of the 20 th century, miniature plastic toys made by Samarkand craftsmen became very popular. These pieces were not only amusing as toys; they are also depicted scenes filled with people's characteristics, humour and naive stories. Another kind of Uzbek craft typical for Samarkand is the art of making crockery, smoking pipes (chilim) and snuffboxes (noskadu) from little gourds. Another kind of Uzbek craft typical for Samarkand is the art of making crockery, smoking pipes (chilim) and snuffboxes (noskadu) from little gourds.

The Art of Jewellery The Art of Jewellery Uzbek craftsmen of today still practice ancient jewellery making techniques for cutting gemstones, grain filigree, granular work, engraving, embossing, chasing and enamelling. Modern jewellers not only keep traditions, they also take into account fashion demands and styles. Uzbek craftsmen of today still practice ancient jewellery making techniques for cutting gemstones, grain filigree, granular work, engraving, embossing, chasing and enamelling. Modern jewellers not only keep traditions, they also take into account fashion demands and styles.

Art embroidery Art embroidery One of the most popular trends of applied arts in Uzbekistan is embroidery. The several areas in Uzbekistan famous for their embroidery are Nuratin, Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Surbandarya, Tashkent, Djizzak and Fergana. Each school is distinguish by its unique features such as ornamentation, composition, colour range and stitching. The traditional art of embroidery is still alive among the people of Uzbekistan. In Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Tashkent embroidered cloths are mass-produced in factories. Gold embroidery is the first kind of embroidery. This craft has always and still is practised in Bukhara. One of the most popular trends of applied arts in Uzbekistan is embroidery. The several areas in Uzbekistan famous for their embroidery are Nuratin, Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Surbandarya, Tashkent, Djizzak and Fergana. Each school is distinguish by its unique features such as ornamentation, composition, colour range and stitching. The traditional art of embroidery is still alive among the people of Uzbekistan. In Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Tashkent embroidered cloths are mass-produced in factories. Gold embroidery is the first kind of embroidery. This craft has always and still is practised in Bukhara. Weaving Weaving One of the most ancient crafts in Uzbekistan is weaving. Its richest historical tradition has remained with us today. Cotton fabrics and silks were in demand everywhere throughout Central Asia. One of the most ancient crafts in Uzbekistan is weaving. Its richest historical tradition has remained with us today. Cotton fabrics and silks were in demand everywhere throughout Central Asia.

Wood Carving and painting Wood Carving and painting This art has roots along with the national architecture practised in Uzbekistan since the early Middle Ages. Today this art form is used and adapted extensively in modern interior design. Carved and painted tables, stools, caskets, pencil boxes and bookstands are popular pieces among local people and tourists. This art has roots along with the national architecture practised in Uzbekistan since the early Middle Ages. Today this art form is used and adapted extensively in modern interior design. Carved and painted tables, stools, caskets, pencil boxes and bookstands are popular pieces among local people and tourists. The Art of Miniature painting and Calligraphy The Art of Miniature painting and Calligraphy This has been revived again in its traditional form as well as some modern variants. Miniatures stamped on leather, painted on paper miniatures, small lacquered boxes, framed pictures, pencil boxes and numerous other creative ideas. Please love to buy these skilfully painted pieces. This has been revived again in its traditional form as well as some modern variants. Miniatures stamped on leather, painted on paper miniatures, small lacquered boxes, framed pictures, pencil boxes and numerous other creative ideas. Please love to buy these skilfully painted pieces.

Conclusion Conclusion Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation. Ceramics, silk and cotton weaving, stone and wood carving, metal engraving, leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some genres passed from ancient times. Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation. Ceramics, silk and cotton weaving, stone and wood carving, metal engraving, leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some genres passed from ancient times. Literatures Literatures in Uzb in Uzb