Timurid Renaissance
Date | 14th century - 16th century |
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Location | Timurid Empire (Central Asia and Persia) |
Participants | Timurid dynasty
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The Timurid Renaissance or Turkic Renaissance was a historical period in
The Timurid Renaissance was marked slightly earlier than the Renaissance movement in Europe.[5][6] Some have described it as equal in glory to the Italian Quattrocento.[4] The Timurid Renaissance reached its peak in the 15th century, after the end of the period of Mongol invasions and conquests.
Based on Islamic ideals,
Major commissions from the Timur's lifetime were the Summer Palace in
The Timurid Renaissance differed from previous
History
The Timurid Empire was founded by Amir Tamerlane in 1370 after the conquest of several Ilkhanate successor states. After conquering a city, the Timurids commonly spared the lives of the local artisans and deported them to the Timurid capital of Samarkand.
After the Timurids conquered
In the mid 15th century the empire moved its capital to Herat, which became a focal point for Timurid art. As with Samarkand, artisans and intellectuals of various ethnic backgrounds soon established Herat as a center for arts and culture. Soon, many of the Timurid cultural expressions became mixed with those of other traditions.[18]
Arts
Timurid art absorbed and improved upon the traditional Persian concept of the "Arts of the Book". The new, Timurid-inflected works of art saw illustrated paper (as opposed to parchment) manuscripts produced by the empire's artists. These illustrations were notable for their rich colors and elaborate designs.[19] Due to the quality of the miniature paintings found in these manuscripts, archaeologist and art historian Suzan Yalman of the Metropolitan Museum of Art[20] noted that "the Herat school [of manuscript painting] is often regarded as the apogee of Persian painting.[21]
Timurid silver-inlaid steel is often cited as being of particularly high quality. Painting was not limited to manuscripts. Many Timurid artists also created intricate wall paintings. Many of these wall paintings depicted landscapes derived from both Persian and Chinese artistic tradition.[22] While the subject matter of these paintings was borrowed from other cultures, Timurid wall paintings were eventually refined into their own, unique style.[23]
Mongol artistic traditions were not entirely phased out, as the highly stylized depictions of human figures seen in 15th century Timurid art are derived from this culture.[24]
Timurid architecture
Timurid architecture drew on aspects of Seljuk architecture. Turquoise and blue tiles forming intricate linear and geometric patterns decorated the facades of buildings. Sometimes building interiors were decorated similarly, with painting and stucco relief further enriching the effect.[26]
Timurid architecture was the pinnacle of
Timurid architecture started with the
Metalwork, ceramics, and carving
The Timurid Empire also produced quality pieces of metalwork. Steel, iron, brass, and bronze were commonly used as mediums.[21] Timurid silver-inlaid steel is often being cited as being of particularly high quality.[30] Following the collapse of the Timurid Empire, several Iranian and Mesopotamian cultures co-opted Timurid metalwork.[21]
Chinese-style ceramics were produced by Timurid artisans. Jade carving also had some presence in Timurid art.[22]
Science
The rein of Sultan
The invention of the Plate of Conjunctions was seen, an
Ulugh Begh founded an institute in Samarkand which soon became a prominent university. Students from all over Central Asia, and beyond, flocked to this academy in the capital city of his sultanate. Consequently, Ulugh Beg gathered many great mathematicians and scientists, including Ali Qushji. Ali made significant development of
Legacy
Following the decline of the
See also
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