The Arts of the Mamluks in Egypt and Syria - Evolution and Impact

Edited by Doris Behrens-Abouseif.

The fifteen authors in this book explore the architecture and decorative arts of Egypt and Syria under Mamluk rule between the 13th and 16th century. They discuss the evolution of specific crafts regarding their dating and provenance, the patterns of their patronage and the interaction of Mamluk art with other regions of the Muslim world and beyond. With contributions by Nasser Rabbat, Sophie Makariou and Carine Juvin, Rachel Ward, Roland-Pierre Gayraud et al. 351 Seiten mit 150 Abb. und Karten, gebunden (Mamluk Studies; Vol. 1/V&R unipress/Bonn University Press 2012) leichte Lagerspuren/minor shelfwear