Wahbi al-Hariri-Rifai, 1991

Wahbi Al-Hariri-Rifai (1914–1994) was a distinguished Syrian American artist, archaeologist, and architect.

Quotes

• When a man's work is full of life and in harmony with his environment, it becomes a work worth studying.
  • Wahbi al-Hariri-Rifai (1984), Traditional Architecture of Saudi Arabia-Drawings by Wahbi Al-Hariri-Rifai - Smithsonian Exhibit Booklet - 1984, Washington, D.C.: GDG Exhibits Trust, GGKEY:XRBJ2X83K1K, retrieved on 24 June 2013. Quoted from the back cover of the book.

• After working with oil, pastel, and watercolors, I have intentionally returned to working with graphite. It is the most challenging mode of expression to master
  • Wahbi al-Hariri-Rifai (1992), The Spiritual Edifices of Islam: Drawings by Wahbi Al-Hariri-Rifai - National Museum (Saudi Arabia) Exhibit Booklet - 2002, Washington, D.C.: GDG Exhibits Trust & National Museum (Saudi Arabia), OCLC:56990773, retrieved on 25 June 2013. Quoted from inside cover.

• I caught a glimpse of sun rays filtering through a window, thus lighting up a portion of this magnificent building. I was racing against the sun, desperately trying to finish my sketch before the light disappeared. I knew I had only an hour and a half before sunset.
  • In: Lisa Kaaki (2002-01-25). Wahbi Al-Hariri - the last of the classicists. Arab News. Saudi Research & Publishing Company.

• After I finished my books, I felt I had to do another one and I thought that if I were to choose a subject, it had to be mosques.
  • In: Lisa Kaaki (2002-01-25). Wahbi Al-Hariri - the last of the classicists. Arab News. Saudi Research & Publishing Company.

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