Imperial Ideology and Architecture

Damascus Under the Mamlūk Sultans (1260-1516 Ce)
Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-90-04-69698-3
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 19, 126 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 177 g

Reihe: Leiden Studies in Islam and Society

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yaghi, Ghazwan

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Geschichte der Architektur, Baugeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments

Figures

Introduction

1 The Architectural Complex of the amir Khalil al-Tawrizi

1 Location, Construction History, and Financing

2 The Complex’s Unique Architectural Style

3 An Architectural Description of the Various Parts of the al-Tawrizi 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-Tawrizi Complex

2 The al-Tawrizi Endowment (waqf), a Study of Form and Content

3 Political Symbolism in Mamluk Architecture and Manifestations of Imperial Ideology in the Architectural Complex of Khalil al-Tawrizi

Conclusion

Appendix 1: The Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amir Khalil al-Tawrizi, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423

Appendix 2: The Arabic Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amir Khalil al-Tawrizi, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423

Bibliography

Index

Über Autor(innen)

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).