The Geometric Mosaics at Qusayr Amra in Context
Comparative study of the Umayyad castle’s geometric pavements shows that their creators drew on deep knowledge of Greek artistic traditions in their work for the new Muslim rulers.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Duke University
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies |
| Online Access: | http://grbs.library.duke.edu/article/view/15303 |
| Summary: | Comparative study of the Umayyad castle’s geometric pavements shows that their creators drew on deep knowledge of Greek artistic traditions in their work for the new Muslim rulers. |
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| ISSN: | 0017-3916 2159-3159 |