The myth of the Orient
architecture and ornament in the age of Orientalism
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Contributions
- Universität Zürich. Kunsthistorisches Institut - Contributor
- Stiftung Schloss Oberhofen - Contributor
Publication
2016 - Peter Lang, Bern, Switzerland
Language
English
Word Count
57,250 words, Guess
Page Count
229 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-103034321074
- ISBN-139783034321075
- OCLC Control Number957636070
- Open LibraryOL44464542M
Classifications
- DDC723-724
- LCCNA957.5.O75 M97 2016
Description
This volume presents the latest research on the Selamlik in Oberhofen Castle and on neo-Islamic architecture and ornamentation, with a special focus on Cairo as a privileged model for 19th-century Orientalism. This volume commemorates the 160th anniversary of the Selamlik of Oberhofen Castle near Thun -- one of the most significant Swiss Orientalist interiors, designed by the Bernese architect Theodor Zeerleder (1820-1868) -- by presenting the latest research on the spectacular smoking room inspired by the luxurious reception halls in Cairo, which Zeerleder discovered during his travels to the East. At the same time, this collection of essays explores the significance of the famous city on the Nile as a privileged model for 19th century architecture and ornamentation, bringing together papers by Mercedes Volait (Paris), Romain Siegenfuhr (Paris), Richard Parisot (Besançon), Elke Pflugradt-Abdel Aziz (Düsseldorf), Tarek Ibrahim (Berlin), Vincenza Garofalo (Palermo), Andrea Lermer (München), Rémi Labrusse (Paris), Ariane Varela Braga (Zürich), Leïla el-Wakil (Genève), Francine Giese (Zürich) and Annette Loeffel (Bern) -- Back cover.
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