The Islamic Villa in Early Medieval Iberia Architecture and Court Culture in Umayyad Córdoba |
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Author:
| Anderson, Glaire D. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4094-4943-0 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $175.00 |
Book Description:
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Exploring the aristocratic villas and court culture of Córdoba during its 'golden age' under the reign of the Umayyad dynasty (r. 756-1031 AD), this study illuminates a key facet of the secular architecture of the court and its relationship to the well-known Umayyad luxury arts. Based on textual and archaeological evidence, it offers a detailed analysis of the estates' architecture and gardens within a synthetic socio-historical framework.
Exploring the aristocratic villas and court culture of Córdoba during its 'golden age' under the reign of the Umayyad dynasty (r. 756-1031 AD), this study illuminates a key facet of the secular architecture of the court and its relationship to the well-known Umayyad luxury arts. Based on textual and archaeological evidence, it offers a detailed analysis of the estates' architecture and gardens within a synthetic socio-historical framework.