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Foad Jihad: Capturing Lebanon’s Soul Through Vibrant Oil Paintings Lebanese artist Foad Jihad emerged from Beirut in 1988, inheriting a rich artistic heritage that profoundly shaped his distinctive style and vision. His journey into painting began amidst the complexities of Lebanese society, fostering an appreciation for storytelling through visual mediums—a tradition deeply rooted in the region’s cultural tapestry. Early Life and Artistic Foundations Jihad's formative years were marked by exposure to diverse artistic expressions, nurturing a passion that propelled him toward formal educati…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of foad jihad's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
