AN ISLAMIC OVERVIEW ON THE CONCEPTS OF INTELLECT, SIGHT AND FEEL IN VISUAL ART

Mumtaz Mokhtar¹, Ishak Ramli²*, Mohamad Noorman Masrek³, D’zul Haimi Md Zain⁴, Mohamad Rahimi Osman⁵

¹Dr., Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, mumtazmikaeil@gmail.com

²Mr., Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus,

32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, ibr_86@yahoo.com

³Assoc. Prof. Dr., Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, mnoormanm@gmail.com

⁴Professor Dr., Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, dzulhaimimdzain@gmail.com

⁵Professor Dr., Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, MALAYSIA, rahimi313@salam.uitm.edu.my

*Corresponding author

Abstract

Creative activities in the education sector have changed based on industrial development and revolution; changes from various angles including the concept of intellect, sight and feeling in visual art. So that, this writing aim to discuss on the Islamic overview in several concepts of intellect, sight and feel explicated in the context of visual art. In this study, by using the method of research critiques of the concepts of intellect, sight and feel in the context of visual art based on literature review and the researcher’s observation. Based on the thorough discussion between the concept and the Islamic perspective, all three concepts of intellect, sight and feel will be explained and related to the process of art creation so that it is more easily understood and appreciated. It is hoped that this discussion will sharpen the mind and perception of artists and designers besides developing noble character and deepens faith in Allah The Creator who precedes all creations in the world. For future research, recommendation is given by using the qualitative approach for conducting further researches in this field of study.

Keywords: Islamic art, Visual art, Concepts of Intellect, Sight and Feel