Glories of Islamic Art (2006)
The first program in the series looks at the achievements of the first Islamic dynasty, the Umayyads, who established their capital at Damascus. Their regime spread throughout greater Syria and they left a rich architectural heritage. This includes two of the great surviving Islamic buildings, the Great Mosque of Damascus and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The program emphasizes how the early Islamic builders and architects used ideas and materials inherited from their Byzantine predecessors – for instance columns and capitals are clearly “borrowed” from earlier buildings and earlier ages. In just the same way, Islam inherited a strong Christian tradition in the Middle East and adapted Christian tenets and beliefs within their new faith.
This stunning series showcases the glorious heritage left to us by Islamic artists and architects – and explains the close connection between the architectural splendour and the religious message of Islam. Combining travelogue with compelling story-telling, the programme is highly accessible to a broad audience. The series is presented by Professor Akbar Ahmed, who is at the forefront of attempts to find trust and shared values between Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
Primary Title
- Glories of Islamic Art
Date Broadcast
- Monday 30 November 2009
Release Year
- 2006
Start Time
- 21 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 00
Duration
- 90:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- This stunning series showcases the glorious heritage left to us by Islamic artists and architects – and explains the close connection between the architectural splendour and the religious message of Islam. Combining travelogue with compelling story-telling, the programme is highly accessible to a broad audience. The series is presented by Professor Akbar Ahmed, who is at the forefront of attempts to find trust and shared values between Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
Episode Description
- The first program in the series looks at the achievements of the first Islamic dynasty, the Umayyads, who established their capital at Damascus. Their regime spread throughout greater Syria and they left a rich architectural heritage. This includes two of the great surviving Islamic buildings, the Great Mosque of Damascus and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The program emphasizes how the early Islamic builders and architects used ideas and materials inherited from their Byzantine predecessors – for instance columns and capitals are clearly “borrowed” from earlier buildings and earlier ages. In just the same way, Islam inherited a strong Christian tradition in the Middle East and adapted Christian tenets and beliefs within their new faith.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Islamic arts
Genres
- Art
- Documentary
Hosts
- Akbar Ahmed (Presenter)
Contributors
- Howard Anderson (Producer)
- Roger Thomas (Director)
- Alpha Television (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Islamic arts