Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo
Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo
Author(s): Katarina MajskiSubject(s): Archaeology, Architecture, Ancient World, History of Islam, History of Art
Published by: Филозофски факултет, Универзитет у Београду
Keywords: Ibn Tulun’s Mosque in Cairo;Early Islamic Art and Architecture;Tulunid Architecture;Early Medieval Art in the Middle East
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is a more detailed analysis of Ibn Tulun’s Mosque in Cairo, with a particular focus on the symbolic and historical significance of architecture generally applicable to all mosques. Additionally, the paper aims to highlight the distinct architectural elements that make Ibn Tulun’s Mosque unique within the context of early Islamic art in Egypt, as a result of the specific historical and political circumstances under which it was constructed.
Journal: Artum - Istorijsko-umetnički časopis
- Issue Year: 13/2023
- Issue No: 13
- Page Range: 6-18
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English