Rum Seljuq architecture, 1170-1220 the patronage of sultans / Richard P. McClary.

Author/creator McClary, Richard P.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoEdinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2017]
Descriptionxiii, 212 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map, plans ; 26 cm.
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SeriesEdinburgh studies in Islamic art
Edinburgh studies in Islamic art. ^A1190592
Contents The Kilic̦ Arslan Palace Kiosk in Konya -- The Great Mosque Minaret in Sivas -- Portals: the Development of Decoration and Form -- The 'Izz al-Din Kay Kawus I Hospital and Tomb in Sivas -- Patronage and Meaning -- Bibliography -- Gazeteer : Tombs, Portals, Minarets.
Summary This lavishly illustrated volume presents the major surviving monuments of the early period of the Rum Seljuqs, the first major Muslim dynasty to rule Anatolia. A much-needed overview of the political history of the dynasty provides the context for the study of the built environment which follows. The book addresses the most significant monuments from across the region: a palace, a minaret and a hospital are studied in detail, along with an overview of the decorative portals attached to a wide array of different building types. The case studies are used to demonstrate the key themes and processes of architectural synthesis and development that were under way at the time, and how they reflect the broader society. --Back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2017304155
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