Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage Through Morocco's Heritage - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 8836658938 ISBN 13: 9788836658930

Verlag: Silvana, 2025

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Celebrating the rich heritage and artistic traditions of a country that has been pivotal in the economic and cultural exchanges of the Mediterranean region since Antiquity

Published with Qatar Museums.

Morocco brings a mosaic of images to mind: stunning landscapes including the majestic Atlas Mountains; the interwoven Amazighi and Arab heritage; a vibrant history of architecture; rich culinary and musical traditions; and arts and crafts that have been cherished and preserved for centuries. All these elements have coalesced to create a diverse and dynamic cultural landscape. Combining historical treasures with a selection of contemporary photographs and artworks, Splendours of the Atlas captures the essence and celebrates the unique identity of Morocco by showcasing its wisdom and crafts alongside its unique colors and sounds. This volume, a journey or rihla through this fascinating country, aims to inspire readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of Morocco's cultural and artistic legacy--not just a static collection of artifacts and traditions but a living, breathing testament to the resilience and adaptability of its people.

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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 civilizations, 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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Silvana
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 8836658938
• ISBN 13: 9788836658930
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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