States, akin to individuals, require suitable attire to assert their position in the world, portraying themselves as legitimate governing entities.In pre-modern eras, state legitimacy was established through a combination of practical leadership skills and perceived divine approval.This inquiry focuses on the Umayyad state's public image during the reigns of early caliphs Muʿawiya b. Abi Sufyan (661–680) and ʿAbd
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Showing posts with label urban design. Show all posts
The Material Culture of Pre‐ and Early Islamic Arabia // Fourth Centuries ce
April 01, 2024
The Material Culture of Pre‐ and Early Islamic Arabia // Fourth Centuries ce
Yemen The Rise of the Himyarites: Under the rule of the Himyarites, Yemen flourished into a formidable kingdom, exerting influence across the Arabian Peninsula. The Himyarite kings sought to expand their dominion by unifying South Arabia and extending their rule over regions like the Hijaz, Najd, and Hasa. Control over these newly incorporated territories was delegated to the Kinda
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The Material Culture of Pre‐ and Early Islamic Arabia // Second to Fourth Centuries ce
March 31, 2024
The Material Culture of Pre‐ and Early Islamic Arabia // Second to Fourth Centuries ce
Exploring Maliha and Its Surroundings:Maliha, situated in the Emirate of Sharjah, has a rich history dating back to the third century BCE.During the first centuries CE, Maliha boasted large houses featuring interior courtyards and two palaces, indicative of its prosperity.Archaeological findings of sophisticated grave goods further attest to the affluence of Maliha's inhabitants.The city served as a hub
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The Material Culture of Pre‐ and Early Islamic Arabia // First Millennium bce
March 30, 2024
The Material Culture of Pre‐ and Early Islamic Arabia // First Millennium bce
Settlement of the Arabian Peninsula:The Arabian Peninsula has a long history of settlement dating back to ancient times.Its strategic geographical location facilitated connections with India, Asia, and Africa, as well as proximity to the Mediterranean world and Mesopotamia.The discovery of monsoon winds in the second century BCE further enhanced trade routes and connections.The domestication of the one-humped camel
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New Popular Housing in the Middle East
March 21, 2024
New Popular Housing in the Middle East
The intrinsic bond between architectural design, climatic conditions, and socio-cultural norms has historically fostered a sense of continuity in domestic architecture. However, in contemporary times, we find ourselves grappling with a rapid erosion of traditional building practices, an influx of foreign influences, and a barrage of disruptive forces. This transformation has sparked a heated discourse, with both advocates
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Venice and the Islamic World
December 13, 2021
Venice and the Islamic World
The city of Venice, in northeastern Italy, was founded in the seventh century. The city is comprised of 117 small islands situated in a lagoon with easy access to both the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas.The Venetians took full advantage of their city’s strategic location to conduct both local and long distance trade, and eventually became one of the
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The Evolution of Style in Islamic Art
December 03, 2021
The Evolution of Style in Islamic Art
One would enquire in vain for the masters who brought this system to its flowering or thosewho later opened up new ways for its development. This art is totally anonymous and itwould contradict the artist’s noblest charge, which was the liberation of the spirit from thetransitoriness of worldly ties.-Ernst Kühnel, The Arabesque (Kühnel 1977, P. 13) Dish With epigraphic
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Architects - Hassan Fathy + New Gourna project
August 08, 2015
Architects - Hassan Fathy + New Gourna project
Notable Material of choice: Mud bricks (baked mud bricks), adobe. Working process : Utilizing ancient design methods and materials, as well as ancient architectural and town design techniques. training local inhabitants to make their own materials and build their own buildings. Most prominent style : Vernacular architecture Years active : 1928-1988 Influenced by : Joseph Maria Olbrich, the Bauhaus, The Vienna Secession, Adolf
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Hi, I'm Dana Krystle, an Architectural Designer, Artist and Author with a passion for experimental approaches & techniques. A German Jordanian University Graduate with multiple experiences in the field of Landscape Architecture, Heritage Conservation, Exhibition Design and Architecture Design. Her style was defined as Contemporary, Abstract and Uncanny. You will find her work posted in multiple websites showcasing her Architectural designs, Abstract Paintings, Travel Photography and the occasional Poetry excerpts which she publishes a -collection of- on a yearly basis.