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The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration
Ornamental decoration has been studied extensively by various art historians who have provided a multitude of interpretations for the underlying reasons behind the use of different ornaments as well as the influence different eras had on the design of ornament. Stucco played an important role as a d...
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| description | Ornamental decoration has been studied extensively by various art historians who have provided a multitude of interpretations for the underlying reasons behind the use of different ornaments as well as the influence different eras had on the design of ornament. Stucco played an important role as a decorative element used throughout the ages; it is considered an inexpensive way of decoration as well as a speedy one. Stucco decoration was also perceived by some to convey special meaning and has been analysed from an architectural as well as a geometrical perspective. This thesis proposes to examine the source of the stucco decoration of the mosque of Ibn Tulun’s soffits according to their pattern. Some previous scholars have attributed them to Byzantine sources, others to Abbasid Samarra. This study will attempt to determine where the closest parallels lie. It will also trace the origins of the patterns, examining the question of whether the Samarra patterns are completely original, or whether they in turn are indebted to Byzantine or Roman prototypes. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1620 The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration Azab, Pamela Mahmoud Ornamental decoration has been studied extensively by various art historians who have provided a multitude of interpretations for the underlying reasons behind the use of different ornaments as well as the influence different eras had on the design of ornament. Stucco played an important role as a decorative element used throughout the ages; it is considered an inexpensive way of decoration as well as a speedy one. Stucco decoration was also perceived by some to convey special meaning and has been analysed from an architectural as well as a geometrical perspective. This thesis proposes to examine the source of the stucco decoration of the mosque of Ibn Tulun’s soffits according to their pattern. Some previous scholars have attributed them to Byzantine sources, others to Abbasid Samarra. This study will attempt to determine where the closest parallels lie. It will also trace the origins of the patterns, examining the question of whether the Samarra patterns are completely original, or whether they in turn are indebted to Byzantine or Roman prototypes. 2015-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/621 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1620/viewcontent/Ibn_20Tulun_20Thesis.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 Ibn Tulun Stucco |
| spellingShingle | Ibn Tulun Stucco Azab, Pamela Mahmoud The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration |
| title | The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration |
| title_full | The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration |
| title_fullStr | The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration |
| title_full_unstemmed | The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration |
| title_short | The sources of Ibn Tulun's soffit decoration |
| title_sort | sources of ibn tulun s soffit decoration |
| topic | Ibn Tulun Stucco |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/621 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1620/viewcontent/Ibn_20Tulun_20Thesis.pdf |
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