Overview of Islamic Art and Architecture: The Mamluk Period (1250 – 1517)

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Boyun Woo

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I3P104

How to Cite?

Boyun Woo, "Overview of Islamic Art and Architecture: The Mamluk Period (1250 – 1517)," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 7,  no. 3, pp. 11-15, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I3P104

Abstract:

Despite some of the common characteristics shared by Islam art and architecture, the style and characteristics of the specific time period and region vary greatly. Therefore, it is important to examine Islam art and architecture focusing on a specific area and time. The purpose of the current paper is to provide an overview of Islamic art and architecture particularly focusing on the Mamluk dynasty, which ruled Egypt and Syria from 1250 to 1517. This paper provides begins with the discussion on the overall Islam expansion in different times and regions, and discusses background information on environmental, cultural, and political situations of the time that impacted the art and architecture. Then, the details of the Mamluk style and design are discussed in terms of architecture, furniture, and decorative arts followed by materials, motifs, and construction techniques. Finally, some of the modern architecture and art inspired by the Mamluk style is introduced.

Keywords:

Islam Art, Islam Architecture, Mamluk, Egypt.

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