Visitors throng solo photo exhibition on landmark Mughal art, architecture at Embassy of Pakistan

WASHINGTON, Mar 28 (APP)- With some 83 photographs of landmark Mughal art and architecture on display, a two-day (March 27-28) solo photographic exhibition of Dr. Abrar Pirzada was held at the Marker Hall of Pakistan Embassy, with which culminate weeklong Pakistan Day celebrations.

On the inaugural day on Saturday, crowds thronged the exhibition to enjoy the rich variety and finer details offered by the snaps, which were as colourful as the splendour and elegance of the masterpiece artifects, tombs, minarets, tiles, woodwork and majestic beauty of the
Mughal architecture.

"The very glimpse of delicate floral and calligraphic designs, rich woodwork and a wonderful architecture makes us proud," said deputy chief of the mission, who performed its inauguration.

The theme of the exhibition is: 'The Legacy of Muslim Architecture in Pakistan.'

Mr.Mohammad Sadiq said this is the last program of the weeklong events held by the Embassy to project Pakistan's art and culture, marking the 64th Pakistan Day celebrations, the overall topic for which was 'Changing Perceptions: Pakistan s Creative Revolution.'

He said Dr. Abrar has an extensive collection of architectural photos depicting various Mughal landmarks of Pakistan. He began working in this art medium as a hobby and then became
increasingly dedicated as he felt the need to capture the aesthetic beauty of this majestic architecture before it disappeared due to the adverse affects of pollution and neglect.

"Dr. Pirzada travelled all the way from Lahore to Washington, DC to discuss his photographs with the visitors to the exhibition," he stated amidst applause.

The huge gathering today is witness of the resounding success of the event. "His work is very interesting and unique in a way that it captures the Mughal art and architecture- Mughals have been very important for Muslim history because a very large segment of Muslim population in the world is influenced by the Mughals by their food, culture, architecture, building style and by their very peculiar jargon."

"As Pakistani and as a Muslim, we are very proud of Mughal architecture," he said, adding "this Embassy building, where we have held this exhibition is also a combination of Mughal and modern architectural designs." The building outside is practically all Mughal - you see Naulakha, Sheeshmahal- as the reception area -copied from there, and arches and tile works based on replicas from Multan and Thatta."