Yahya Jawad
Yahya Jawad: Sculptor of Iraqi Identity Yahya Jawad (1931-1997) was an Iraqi sculptor born in Baghdad, a figure whose artistic legacy embodies the complex interplay between tradition and modernity within the context of his homeland. His work stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Mesopotamian heritage on contemporary art practice and reflects a profound engagement with the cultural landscape of Iraq during its turbulent 20th century. Early Life and Artistic Formation Born in Baghdad’s Bab Al-Saif district, Jawad's upbringing fostered an appreciation for both Iraqi culture and a…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Yahya Jawad'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.
