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The goals and tactics of a state's ruling elite influence its artistic and architectural output, shaping the overall characteristics, orientation, and themes of its creations. Architecture reflects political ideology and historical events, showcasing the power and cultural values of the state, with implications for politics and authority.This book presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the intricate interplay between art, politics, and religion within the architectural legacy of Mamluk Damascus. It sheds light on how these dynamics enrich our comprehension of the past and contribute to contemporary dialogues concerning the preservation of cultural heritage.
Ghazwan Yaghi (Ph.D.) is a former curator of cultural heritage and lecturer at the University of Damascus and a senior researcher at Leiden University in the Netherlands. His latest book is Mamluk Palaces and Houses in Cairo: An Archaeological and Civilizational Study (Brill 2021).
AcknowledgmentsFiguresIntroduction1 The Architectural Complex of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī1 Location, Construction History, and Financing2 The Complex’s Unique Architectural Style3 An Architectural Description of the Various Parts of the al-Tawrīzī Complex2 Mapping the Relationship between Architecture and Political Ideology1 The Effect of the System of Religious Endowments (waqf) on the Architecture and Continuity of the al-Tawrīzī Complex2 The al-Tawrīzī Endowment (waqf), a Study of Form and Content3 Political Symbolism in Mamlūk Architecture and Manifestations of Imperial Ideology in the Architectural Complex of Khalīl al-TawrīzīConclusionAppendix 1: The Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423Appendix 2: The Arabic Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423BibliographyIndex
