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Synopsis
The minbar of Saladin, an intricately designed wooden pulpit, was one of the masterpieces of Islamic art. Made in the 12th century, on Saladin s conquest of Jerusalem it was placed in the al-Aqsa Mosque, where it remained for almost 800 years. Then, in 1969, it was burned down by an Australian fanatical Christian. This book charts the difficult process of reconstructing the minbar from scratch, a challenge made even more difficult by the lack of the necessary skills and the loss of the secrets of its original construction and decoration. Thus it covers both Islamic art and the revival of lost traditional skills.
Table of Contents
Foreword by HRH Prince Ghazi Bin Muhammad of Jordan Introduction by HRH Prince Charles 1. Crossroads of Conflict: The Minbar of Saladin s Place in History 2. The Destruction of the Minbar and the Aftermath 3. Islamic Art: Sacred Geometry, Harmony and Balance 4. Rebuilding the Minbar: The Quest for Lost Knowledge and Skills 5. The Solution: The Man Who Solved the Puzzle 6. The Minbar Reconstructed Further Reading
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Review
'Will appeal to those interested in Islamic Art in general but to those with a particular interest in geometery it may open a door to a deeper understanding of Islamic Art' - Muslim World Book Review
About the Author
Lynette Singer is Managing Director of West Park Pictures.
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- PublisherThames and Hudson Ltd
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 050023843X
- ISBN 13 9780500238431
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages208
- EditorSinger Lynette
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ISBN 13: 9780500238431
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