Download or read book Islamic Art and Archaeology in Palestine written by Myriam Rosen-Ayalon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite political upheavals under Muslim domination in the Middle Ages, Palestine was a center of great artistic activity recognized for its incredible dynamism. Its unique contribution to the Islamic “macrocosm,” however, never became the subject of extensive study. Numerous archeological excavations on this relatively small geographic area reveal the existence of extremely well preserved monuments of high architectural quality and exceptional religious value. This is what Myriam Rosen-Ayalon exposes in this thorough introduction to Palestinian Islamic art and archeology. In chronological order she presents here for the first time the multifaceted and long-lasting achievements of Islamic art in Palestine, filling the gap of years of neglect on the subject.
Download or read book Perspectives on Early Islamic Art in Jerusalem written by Lawrence Nees and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through its material remains, Perspectives on Early Islamic Art in Jerusalem analyzes several overlooked aspects of the earliest decades of Islamic presence in Jerusalem, during the seventh century CE. Focusing on the Haram al-Sharif, also known as the Temple Mount, Lawrence Nees provides the first sustained study of the Dome of the Chain, a remarkable eleven-sided building standing beside the slightly later Dome of the Rock, and the first study of the meaning of the columns and column capitals with figures of eagles in the Dome of the Rock. He also provides a new interpretation of the earliest mosque in Jerusalem, the Haram as a whole, with the sacred Rock at its center.
Download or read book The Byzantine Islamic Transition in Palestine written by Gideon Avni and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a comprehensive evaluation of recent archaeological findings, Avni addresses the transformation of local societies in Palestine and Jordan between the sixth and eleventh centuries AD. Arguing that these archaeological findings provide a reliable, though complex, picture, Avni illustrates how the Byzantine-Islamic transition was a much slower and gradual process than previously thought, and that it involved regional variability, different types of populations, and diverse settlement patterns. Based on the results of hundreds of excavations, including Avni's own surveys and excavations in the Negev, Beth Guvrin, Jerusalem, and Ramla, the volume reconstructs patterns of continuity and change in settlements during this turbulent period, evaluating the process of change in a dynamic multicultural society and showing that the coming of Islam had no direct effect on settlement patterns and material culture of the local population. The change in settlement, stemming from internal processes rather than from external political powers, culminated gradually during the Early Islamic period. However, the process of Islamization was slow, and by the eve of the Crusader period Christianity still had an overwhelming majority in Palestine and Jordan.
Download or read book Pilgrimage Sciences and Sufism Islamic Art in the West Bank and Gaza written by Hawari Mahmoud and published by Museum With No Frontiers, MWNF (Museum Ohne Grenzen). This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Settlement and Urbanization in Early Islamic Palestine 7th 11th Centuries written by Hagit Nol and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume follows the changes that occurred in central Palestine during the longue duree between the 7th to the 11th centuries. That region offers a unique micro-history of the Islamicate world, providing the opportunity for intensive archaeological research and rich primary sources. Through a careful comparison between the archaeological records and the textual evidence, a new history of Palestine and the Islamicate world emerges – one that is different than that woven from Arabic geographies and chronicles alone. The book highlights the importance of using a variety of sources when possible and examining each type of source in its own context. The volume spans ancient technologies and daily life, ancient agriculture, and the perception of place by ancient authors. It also explores the shift of settlements and harbors in central Palestine, as well as the gradual development of a new metropolis, al-Ramla. Settlement and Urbanization in Early Islamic Palestine will be of particular interest to students and scholars of the history of Islam or the history of Palestine, or anyone working more generally in the methodology of historical research and integrating texts and archaeology.
Download or read book Pilgrimage Sciences and Sufism written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sous le règne des dynasties ayyoubide, mamelouke et ottomane, d'innombrables pèlerins affluent en Palestine, donnant un essor décisif au développement de la pensée soufie dans le pays. Ce guide propose une dizaine de circuits à travers les monuments et l'architecture islamiques, qui reflètent les dimensions majeures du pèlerinage, de la science et du soufisme.
Download or read book The Archaeology of the Early Islamic Settlement in Palestine written by Jodi Magness and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2003-06-23 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a common perception that the Muslim conquest of Palestine in the seventh century caused a decline in the number and prosperity of settlements throughout the country. The role played by archaeology in perpetuating this view, claims Magness, is particularly insidious, because it is perceived, rightly or wrongly, as providing “scientific” (and therefore “objective”) data. Thus, archaeological evidence is frequently cited by scholars as proof or confirmation that Palestine declined after the Muslim conquest, and especially after the rise of the Abbasids in the mid-eighth century. Instead, Magness argues that the archaeological evidence, freed insofar as possible of political and/or religious biases, supports the idea that Palestine and Syria experienced a tremendous growth in population and prosperity between the mid-sixth and mid-seventh centuries. Such a radical shift in the interpretation of the evidence guarantees that this volume will be a benchmark with which future interpretations must reckon. The book includes a CD with map and key, which provides additional information regarding the sites studied and the area examined.
Download or read book Comparative Archaeologies written by Ludomir R Lozny and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-04-06 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology, as with all of the social sciences, has always been characterized by competing theoretical propositions based on diverse bodies of locally acquired data. In order to fulfill local, regional expectations, different goals have been assigned to the practitioners of Archaeology in different regions. These goals might be entrenched in local politics, or social expectations behind cultural heritage research. This comprehensive book explores regional archaeologies from a sociological perspective—to identify and explain regional differences in archaeological practice, as well as their existing similarities. This work covers not only the currently-dominant Anglo-American archaeological paradigm, but also Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa, all of which have developed their own unique archaeological traditions. The contributions in this work cover these "alternative archaeologies," in the context of their own geographical, political, and socio-economic settings, as well as the context of the currently accepted mainstream approaches.
Download or read book The towns of Palestine under Muslim rule AD 600 1600 written by Andrew Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pilgrimage Sciences Sufism Islamic Art in the West Bank and Gaza written by Mahmoud Hawari and published by Museum with No Frontiers, Mwnf (Museum Ohne Grenzen). This book was released on 2014-07-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islamic Art in the West Bank and Gaza explores a period during the reigns of the Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman dynasties, when numerous pilgrims and scholars from all quarters of the Muslim world came to Palestine. The great dynasties commissioned architectural and artistic masterpieces in the most important religious centres. Attracting the most learned scholars, many centres enjoyed considerable prestige and encouraged the spread of a rarefied art that still fascinates today. The Islamic monuments and architecture of this Exhibition Trail clearly reflect the connections between dynastic patronage, intellectual activity and the rich expression of people's devotion, rooted in this land for centuries. Nine itineraries invite you to discover 70 museums, monuments and sites in Jerusalem, Jericho, Nablus, Bethlehem, Hebron and Gaza (among others.)
Download or read book Islamic Art and Archaeology written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Islamic Archaeology written by Marcus Milwright and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present, evaluating the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture.
Download or read book Annual Bibliography of Islamic Art and Archaeology India Excepted written by Leo Ary Mayer and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early Islamic Art 650 1100 written by Oleg Grabar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Islamic Art, 650-1100 is the first in a set of four volumes of studies by Oleg Grabar. Between them they bring together more than eighty articles, studies and essays, work spanning half a century. Each volume takes a particular section of the topic, the three subsequent volumes being entitled: Islamic Visual Culture, 1100-1800; Islamic Art and Beyond; and Jerusalem. Reflecting the many incidents of a long academic life, they illustrate one scholar's attempt at making order and sense of 1400 years of artistic growth. They deal with architecture, painting, objects, iconography, theories of art, aesthetics and ornament, and they seek to integrate our knowledge of Islamic art with Islamic culture and history as well as with the global concerns of the History of Art. In addition to the articles selected, each volume contains an introduction which describes, often in highly personal ways, the context in which Grabar's scholarship developed and the people who directed and mentored his efforts. The present volume concentrates primarily on documents provided by archaeology understood in its widest sense, and including the study of texts with reference to monuments or to the contexts of these monuments. The articles included represent major contributions to the understanding of the formative centuries of Islamic art, focusing on the Umayyad (661-750) and Fatimid (969-1171) dynasties in Greater Syria and in Egypt, and on the Mediterranean or Iranian antecedents of early Islamic art. Historical, cultural, and religious themes, including the role of court ceremonies, the growth of cities, and the importance of the Qur'an, are introduced to help explain how a new art was formed in the central lands of the Near East and how its language can be retrieved from visual or written sources.
Download or read book Huma s Travel Guide to Palestine written by Ismail Adam Patel and published by Turath Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The land of Palestine is steeped in history, religious traditions and the sacrifice of its people. From Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, to Jerusalem, one of the most holy, Palestine offers every visitor a glance into the amazing expanse of human existence that has flourished on these lands. Although any trip to Palestine is likely to be marred by the occupation, it also promises adventure and a trip not to be forgotten. The hospitality of the Palestinian people, their culture and traditions, and their innate friendly nature makes every trip one to treasure. Join us on this remarkable journey through the rich tapestry of history and civilization in Humas Travel Guide to Palestine. Huma’s Travel Guide to Palestine is a must have companion for those interested in, or journeying to Palestine and Israel (historical Palestine). It is unique in providing: Detailed, practical information on Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and Israel orhistorical Palestine Essential travel information Recommended places to eat, stay, visit and shop Easy-to-use maps In-depth information on historical and sacred sites A language and culture guide Fiqh of travel Biographies of key Palestinian personalities Written and researched by Ismail Adam Patel & Arwa Aburawa. With additional contributions by Zeenat Ghumra, Ghazala Caratella, Bilal Badat, Yunus Mohamed, Saleem Seedat and Mufti Abdur-Rahman Ibn Yusuf.
Download or read book Islamic Art and Archaeology written by Richard Ettinghausen and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Archaeology of the Holy Land written by Jodi Magness and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine, from the destruction of Solomon's temple to the Muslim conquest.
