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Routledge - The Islamic Villa in Early Medieval Iberia Book

Name: Routledge - The Islamic Villa in Early Medieval Iberia Book
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Discover the hidden world of aristocratic life in Umayyad Cordoba with this scholarly study from Routledge. This book examines the secular architecture and court culture of the Umayyad dynasty during its golden age from 756 to 1031 AD. By looking at both textual and archaeological evidence, the author provides a detailed look at how these estates were built and how they functioned within society. This work connects the architecture of private villas and gardens to the famous luxury arts of the period. Glaire Anderson uses the Cordoban case study to bring together archaeological findings that have been unearthed, offering a clear view of the residential buildings used by the elite. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of Iberia, Islamic architecture, and the social structures of the early medieval period.

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Examines the architecture and court culture of the Umayyad dynasty in Cordoba between 756 and 1031 AD.

Uses a combination of textual and archaeological evidence to reconstruct the history of aristocratic villas.

Provides a detailed analysis of estate architecture and garden design within a socio-historical framework.

Connects secular residential architecture to the well-known luxury arts of the Umayyad period.

Focuses on the specific Cordoban case study to synthesize archaeological findings from unearthed villa sites.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409449432
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture > Residential Buildings
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 August 2013
Listed Since: 19 March 2013

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