Imperial Ideology and Architecture / / Ghazwan Yaghi.

• Superior document: Leiden Studies in Islam and Society ; 19
• VerfasserIn: Yaghi, Ghazwan,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2024.; ©2024
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Leiden Studies in Islam and Society ; 19.; Middle East and Islamic Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2024.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (139 pages)
• Other title: Damascus under the Mamlūk sultans (1260–1516 CE); Acknowledgments -- Figures -- Introduction -- 1 The Architectural Complex of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī -- 1 Location, Construction History, and Financing -- 2 The Complex’s Unique Architectural Style -- 3 An Architectural Description of the Various Parts of the al-Tawrīzī Complex -- 2 Mapping the Relationship between Architecture and Political Ideology -- 1 The Effect of the System of Religious Endowments ( waqf ) on the Architecture and Continuity of the al-Tawrīzī Complex -- 2 The al-Tawrīzī Endowment ( waqf ), a Study of Form and Content -- 3 Political Symbolism in Mamlūk Architecture and Manifestations of Imperial Ideology in the Architectural Complex of Khalīl al-Tawrīzī -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: The Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423 -- Appendix 2: The Arabic Text of the Endowment Inscription of the amīr Khalīl al-Tawrīzī, Issued on 15th Rajab 826/23 June 1423 -- Bibliography -- Index.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9004697179
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Ghazwan Yaghi.

The goals and tactics of a state's ruling elite influence its artistic and architectural output, shaping the overall characteristics, orientation, and themes of its creations. Architecture reflects political ideology and historical events, showcasing the power and cultural values of the state, with implications for politics and authority. This book presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the intricate interplay between art, politics, and religion within the architectural legacy of Mamluk Damascus. It sheds light on how these dynamics enrich our comprehension of the past and contribute to contemporary dialogues concerning the preservation of cultural heritage.