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Imperial Ideology and Architecture: Damascus Under the Mamlūk Sultans (1260-1516 Ce)

Imperial Ideology and Architecture: Damascus Under the Mamlūk Sultans (1260-1516 Ce)

by Ghazwan Yaghi
Imperial Ideology and Architecture: Damascus Under the Mamlūk Sultans (1260-1516 Ce)

Imperial Ideology and Architecture: Damascus Under the Mamlūk Sultans (1260-1516 Ce)

by Ghazwan Yaghi

Overview

The goals and tactics of a state's ruling elite influence its artistic and architectural output, shaping the overall characteristics, orientation, and themes of its creations. Architecture reflects political ideology and historical events, showcasing the power and cultural values of the state, with implications for politics and authority.
This book presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the intricate interplay between art, politics, and religion within the architectural legacy of Mamluk Damascus. It sheds light on how these dynamics enrich our comprehension of the past and contribute to contemporary dialogues concerning the preservation of cultural heritage.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789004696983
Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 07/25/2024
Series: Leiden Studies in Islam and Society , #19
Pages: 140
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
Language: Arabic

About the Author

Ghazwan Yaghi (Ph.D.) is a former curator of cultural heritage and lecturer at the University of Damascus and a senior researcher at Leiden University in the Netherlands. His latest book is Mamluk Palaces and Houses in Cairo: An Archaeological and Civilizational Study (Brill 2021).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Figures

Introduction

1 The Architectural Complex of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī
 1 Location, Construction History, and Financing
 2 The Complex’s Unique Architectural Style
 3 An Architectural Description of the Various Parts of the al-Tawrīzī Complex

2 Mapping the Relationship between Architecture and Political Ideology
 1 The Effect of the System of Religious Endowments (waqf) on the Architecture and Continuity of the al-Tawrīzī Complex
 2 The al-Tawrīzī Endowment (waqf), a Study of Form and Content
 3 Political Symbolism in Mamlūk Architecture and Manifestations of Imperial Ideology in the Architectural Complex of Khalīl al-Tawrīzī

Conclusion

Appendix 1: The Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423
Appendix 2: The Arabic Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423
Bibliography
Index
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