Diana Darke
Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe
Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe
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Europeans are increasingly erasing their cultural debt to the Muslim world, but this legacy can still be seen in some of Europe's most famous buildings, such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. This book explores the Arab and Islamic roots of European architectural heritage, tracing ideas and styles from Middle Eastern centers to Europe. It reveals how medieval crusaders, pilgrims, and merchants encountered Arab Muslim culture and how more recent artistic interactions between Ottoman and Western cultures have influenced European landmarks.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 474 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Against the backdrop of Islamophobia, Europeans are increasingly erasing their cultural debt to the Muslim world from historical records. However, this legacy persists in some of Europe's most iconic buildings, such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. This captivating illustrated book unveils the Arab and Islamic roots of Europe's architectural heritage. Diana Darke traces the ideas and styles that originated in vibrant Middle Eastern centers like Damascus, Baghdad, and Cairo, traversing through Muslim Spain, Venice, and Sicily, and ultimately entering Europe. She delves into how medieval crusaders, pilgrims, and merchants encountered Arab Muslim culture on their journey to the Holy Land. Additionally, she explores the more recent artistic interactions between Ottoman and Western cultures, highlighting the influences of Sir Christopher Wrens on the "Saracen style of Gothic architecture." Recovering this long-overlooked history of architectural "borrowing" and "stealing from the Saracens" is a captivating tale of cultural exchange, shedding new light on Europe's most renowned landmarks. Selected as a New Statesman Book of the Year 2020 and a BBC History Magazine Best Book of 2020, this work is a testament to the enduring influence of Muslim culture on European architecture and heritage.
Weight: 824g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911723479
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