Rum Seljuq Architecture, 1170-1220 : The Patronage of Sultans
Date Added
08/12/2020
Content Type
Book
Category
Art
Link to Content
Subject Area
Decoration and ornament / Seljuk / Turkey / History
Author
Richard P. McClary
Year of Publication
2017
Description
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.