The Arts of the Mamluks in Egypt and Syria – Evolution and Impact

Edited by Doris Behrens-Abouseif Series edited by Stephan Conermann

Book cover: The Arts of the Mamluks in Egypt and Syria – Evolution and Impact

Extent: 351 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Art & Art History, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(March 2012)

ISBN: 9783899719154

6.42 x 9.65 inches

Price: $344.00

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This is the first publication in almost three decades to be dedicated to Mamluk art. The fifteen authors in this book explore the architecture and decorative arts of Egypt and Syria under Mamluk rule between the 13th and 16th century. They discuss the evolution of specific crafts regarding their dating and provenance, the patterns of their patronage and the interaction of Mamluk art with other regions of the Muslim world and beyond. Their new research based on fieldwork, archaeology, archive sources and museum collections presents a focused view on certain subjects while also conveying a panoramic perspective of Mamluk artistic approaches and concepts.


This is the first publication in almost three decades to be dedicated to Mamluk art. The fifteen authors in this book explore the architecture and decorative arts of Egypt and Syria under Mamluk rule between the 13th and 16th century. They discuss the evolution of specific crafts regarding their dating and provenance, the patterns of their patronage and the interaction of Mamluk art with other regions of the Muslim world and beyond. Their new research based on fieldwork, archaeology, archive sources and museum collections presents a focused view on certain subjects while also conveying a panoramic perspective of Mamluk artistic approaches and concepts.

  • Edited by Doris Behrens-Abouseif
  • Series edited by Stephan Conermann