Studies In Islamic Civilization The Muslim Contribution to the Renaissance By Ahmed Essa & Othman Ali
ISBN: 9781565643505
Author: Ahmed Essa & Othman Ali
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 312
Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
Publication Year: 2010
Description
About This Book:
Ahmed Essa and Othman Ali's breakthrough study "Studies in Islamic Civilization: The Muslim Contribution to the Renaissance" methodically explores the often-overlooked impact of Islamic civilization on the Renaissance. The authors embark on a scholarly trip in this captivating study to uncover the deep and enduring contributions made by Muslim scholars, scientists, and thinkers during a key moment in history.
Resurrecting Forgotten Legacies:
The book digs into Islamic civilization's lost legacies, offering light on the intellectual, scientific, and cultural advances that shaped the Renaissance. Essa and Ali expertly explore the annals of history to find the Muslim world's richness of knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity.
Scientific and Philosophical Efforts:
The book places a strong emphasis on the scientific and philosophical achievements of Muslim academics throughout the Renaissance. Essa and Ali methodically detail revolutionary discoveries in subjects such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy, demonstrating how these advances lay the framework for the Renaissance's intellectual blossoming.
Cultural Interaction and Cross-Pollination:
The authors investigate the dynamic cultural interaction and cross-pollination that occurred during this period between the Islamic and European worlds. They look at how the translation movement and the transfer of information from Arabic to Latin fueled the Renaissance, promoting a dynamic exchange of ideas that crossed cultural and geographical borders.
Artistic and Architectural Influences:
In addition to science and philosophy, the book analyzes Islamic civilization's artistic and architectural influences on the Renaissance. From sophisticated geometric motifs to architectural breakthroughs, the writers explore the visual and aesthetic impact of Muslim artists on the growing European cultural scene.
