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Routledge : Visual Culture of al-Andalus in Christian Iberia

Name: Routledge: Visual Culture of al-Andalus in Christian Iberia
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Explore the complex history of artistic exchange between Islamic and Christian societies through this scholarly study. This book examines how the visual culture of al-Andalus was received, recreated, and transformed by the northern Iberian kingdoms from the ninth to the thirteenth centuries. By comparing works of art from both sides of the religious divide, the text provides a detailed look at the historical context of these interactions. Readers will find a systematic analysis of figurative and iconographic motifs, architectural forms, and the use of spolia within Christian constructions. The study even investigates how Arabic inscriptions were integrated into Christian buildings, revealing the nuances of the relationship between these two religious communities. This research offers a deep look at the ways artistic transfer occurred during this period. It moves beyond simple imitation to show how Christian hands transformed Islamic styles, creating a unique visual language that defines the history of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Systematic comparison of art works from both Islamic and Christian sides of the Iberian Peninsula.

Detailed examination of figurative and iconographic motifs used throughout the ninth to thirteenth centuries.

Analysis of architectural forms and the integration of spolia into Christian building projects.

Investigation of how Arabic inscriptions were utilized and embedded within Christian structures.

In-depth study of how Islamic visual culture was transformed during its recreation by Christian hands.

Part of the Routledge Research in Art History series for academic and professional study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032783338
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Themes & Concepts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 October 2024
Listed Since: 15 June 2024

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