
Splendours of the Atlas
A Voyage Through Morocco's Heritage
Silvana (Publisher)
Published on 23. January 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-88-366-5893-0 (ISBN)
Description
The exhibition Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage through Morocco's Heritage seeks to capture the essence and celebrate the unique identity of Morocco by showcasing its history, wisdom and crafts, alongside its unique colours and sounds.
By bringing together collections from Morocco and Qatar, the exhibition - and its accompanying catalogue - aims to inspire visitors and readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of its cultural and artistic legacy. Its heritage is not just a static collection of artefacts and traditions: it is a living, breathing testament to the resilience and adaptability of its people. The syncretism between the converging cultures of Morocco has given rise to a unique blend of traditions and practices that continue to evolve into creative artistic expressions of the modern world.
Morocco has one of the richest and most vibrant medieval heritages, distinguished by the perpetuation of traditions through transmission and innovation. Positioned at the crossroads of Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe, Morocco has forged an exceptionally diverse culture. The traces left by successive civilisations, both tangible and intangible, attest to the technical and ideal development of the Moroccan population, highlighting the ingenuity of a society influenced by various cultural streams. Moreover, their achievements in architectural decoration, textiles, ceramics and calligraphy provide a key to understanding modern-day Morocco and are a perpetual source of inspiration for contemporary artistic expression.
By bringing together collections from Morocco and Qatar, the exhibition - and its accompanying catalogue - aims to inspire visitors and readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of its cultural and artistic legacy. Its heritage is not just a static collection of artefacts and traditions: it is a living, breathing testament to the resilience and adaptability of its people. The syncretism between the converging cultures of Morocco has given rise to a unique blend of traditions and practices that continue to evolve into creative artistic expressions of the modern world.
Morocco has one of the richest and most vibrant medieval heritages, distinguished by the perpetuation of traditions through transmission and innovation. Positioned at the crossroads of Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe, Morocco has forged an exceptionally diverse culture. The traces left by successive civilisations, both tangible and intangible, attest to the technical and ideal development of the Moroccan population, highlighting the ingenuity of a society influenced by various cultural streams. Moreover, their achievements in architectural decoration, textiles, ceramics and calligraphy provide a key to understanding modern-day Morocco and are a perpetual source of inspiration for contemporary artistic expression.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Milan
Italy
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
200 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-88-366-5893-0 (9788836658930)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Forewords
17 HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
19 Mehdi Qotbi
21 Shaika Nasser Al Nassr
23 Abdelaziz El Idrissi
Introduction
25 A Rihla through Morocco
Chapter 1
29 The Soul of Morocco: Kings, Saints and Scholars
36 Catalogue
Chapter 2
81 Threads of Tradition: Morocco's Artisanal Mastery
88 Catalogue
Chapter 3
159 Faces of Morocco: Landscapes and Society
160 Catalogue
186 Traditional Sounds of Morocco
192 Bibliography
17 HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
19 Mehdi Qotbi
21 Shaika Nasser Al Nassr
23 Abdelaziz El Idrissi
Introduction
25 A Rihla through Morocco
Chapter 1
29 The Soul of Morocco: Kings, Saints and Scholars
36 Catalogue
Chapter 2
81 Threads of Tradition: Morocco's Artisanal Mastery
88 Catalogue
Chapter 3
159 Faces of Morocco: Landscapes and Society
160 Catalogue
186 Traditional Sounds of Morocco
192 Bibliography