Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)

Thesis (M.A.) -- Islamic Arts, May 2024.

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Main Author: Aboul-Naja, Iyad (author)
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Published: 2024
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2024-09-10T09:53:15Z
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2024-05-21
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Islamic calligraphy -- Early works to 1800
Islamic art metal-work
Art, Mameluke
Lebanese American University -- Dissertations
Dissertations, Academic
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spelling Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)Aboul-Naja, IyadCalligraphy, ArabicIslamic calligraphy -- Early works to 1800Islamic art metal-workArt, MamelukeLebanese American University -- DissertationsDissertations, AcademicThesis (M.A.) -- Islamic Arts, May 2024.This research examines the intricate Arabic calligraphy adorning opulent metallic objects dating back to the 14th-century Mamluk Bahrī period (1250-1382). Despite being overshadowed or assimilated within the broader decorative repertoire of these artifacts in existing scholarly discourse, this study sheds light on the profound significance of these calligraphic inscriptions. Not only do they pay homage to the era's rulers, but they also offer insights into the social, political, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of the period. Employing descriptive analysis as the research methodology, this investigation elucidates the transformation of calligraphy from figurative representations on metallic surfaces to its zenith as intricate inscriptions, contextualized within the political dynamics of the time. Central to this research is the exploration of how the thuluth script interacts with metallic surfaces, offering a distinctive viewpoint as the author, a practitioner of Islamic art, examines the script's departure from traditional constraints when applied to metalwork. The research endeavors to perceive these calligraphic forms as independent visual entities, appreciating their decorative attributes beyond mere communication. Three meticulously curated tables categorize significant metal artifacts from the Bahrī period, facilitating the tracing of their evolution over time and enabling comparative analysis of thuluth script usage and styles on metal. These tables serve as valuable resources for educators, museum professionals, and researchers, offering insights into the nexus between aesthetics, materiality, and cultural context within Islamic art. Furthermore, they provide avenues for connoisseurship, aiding in identifying metal workshops, discerning the hand of the artists, and elucidating various techniques employed in applying calligraphy, aspects that remain underexplored in current scholarship. Finally, as a practitioner committed to the art of Arabic calligraphy on metal, the author's objective is to fortify the enduring legacy of Islamic Art, ensuring its relevance well into the 21st century.1 online resource (xiv, 225 leaves): col. ill.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 203-205)Lebanese American University2024-09-10T09:53:15Z2024-09-10T09:53:15Z20242024-05-21Thesisinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesishttp://hdl.handle.net/10725/16095https://doi.org/10.26756/th.2023.699http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/thesis.phpeninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:laur.lau.edu.lb:10725/160952024-12-11T07:06:46Z
spellingShingle Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
Aboul-Naja, Iyad
Calligraphy, Arabic
Islamic calligraphy -- Early works to 1800
Islamic art metal-work
Art, Mameluke
Lebanese American University -- Dissertations
Dissertations, Academic
status_str publishedVersion
title Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
title_full Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
title_fullStr Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
title_full_unstemmed Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
title_short Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
title_sort Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
topic Calligraphy, Arabic
Islamic calligraphy -- Early works to 1800
Islamic art metal-work
Art, Mameluke
Lebanese American University -- Dissertations
Dissertations, Academic
url http://hdl.handle.net/10725/16095
https://doi.org/10.26756/th.2023.699
http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/thesis.php