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The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr
This M.A. thesis aims to critically analyze the conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr. Although Shajarat al-Durr’s biography is a well-published topic in the field of Islamic History, her only surviving architectural patronage lacks comprehensive documentation for its conservatio...
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| description | This M.A. thesis aims to critically analyze the conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr. Although Shajarat al-Durr’s biography is a well-published topic in the field of Islamic History, her only surviving architectural patronage lacks comprehensive documentation for its conservation schemes through history. The first chapter presents the biography of the sultāna in relation to the architectural analysis of the mausoleum. The second chapter investigates the theoretical concepts of conservation from an Islamic history point of view. Chapter three traces the conservation history of the mausoleum with a focus on the work of the Comité. The fourth chapter evaluates a more modern conservation practice with the theme of community participation that is currently taking place in al-Khalīfa under the name of Athar Lina project. The last chapter provides a summary of the research work identifying gaps in the study. It also discusses the accumulated challenges of conserving the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr as presented in history and identifies a number of related areas worthy of study. Documenting the conservation work in an accessible manner to the world of Islamic art and architecture is recommended to perceive monuments in a more authentic light. The Conservation History of the Mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr serves as a research example highlighting the timeliness of monuments and how they evolve over time. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1120 The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr Shoukry, Farah This M.A. thesis aims to critically analyze the conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr. Although Shajarat al-Durr’s biography is a well-published topic in the field of Islamic History, her only surviving architectural patronage lacks comprehensive documentation for its conservation schemes through history. The first chapter presents the biography of the sultāna in relation to the architectural analysis of the mausoleum. The second chapter investigates the theoretical concepts of conservation from an Islamic history point of view. Chapter three traces the conservation history of the mausoleum with a focus on the work of the Comité. The fourth chapter evaluates a more modern conservation practice with the theme of community participation that is currently taking place in al-Khalīfa under the name of Athar Lina project. The last chapter provides a summary of the research work identifying gaps in the study. It also discusses the accumulated challenges of conserving the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr as presented in history and identifies a number of related areas worthy of study. Documenting the conservation work in an accessible manner to the world of Islamic art and architecture is recommended to perceive monuments in a more authentic light. The Conservation History of the Mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr serves as a research example highlighting the timeliness of monuments and how they evolve over time. 2016-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/121 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1120/viewcontent/Farah_Shoukry__20M.A._20Thesis_2009.12.2015.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Shajarat al-Durr Islamic Architecture |
| spellingShingle | Shajarat al-Durr Islamic Architecture Shoukry, Farah The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr |
| title | The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr |
| title_full | The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr |
| title_fullStr | The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr |
| title_full_unstemmed | The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr |
| title_short | The conservation history of the mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr |
| title_sort | conservation history of the mausoleum of shajarat al durr |
| topic | Shajarat al-Durr Islamic Architecture |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/121 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1120/viewcontent/Farah_Shoukry__20M.A._20Thesis_2009.12.2015.pdf |
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