Contemporary
Contemporary
Mohammad El Rawas
Mohammad El Rawas: A Visionary Bridging Tradition and Modernity Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1951, Mohammad El Rawas is a profoundly influential figure in contemporary Lebanese art. His journey as an artist has been shaped by the tumultuous events of his homeland – the Lebanese Civil War, periods of exile, and ultimately, a deep engagement with both its history and the complexities of modern life. El Rawas’s work isn't merely represen…
4
dated works
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chapters
2010
first work
2014
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mohammad El Rawas's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Mohammad El Rawas's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.