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Introduction Introduction
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State of the Art State of the Art
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Historical Background: Territory and Time—Misleading Factors Historical Background: Territory and Time—Misleading Factors
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Art of Nobadia (6th to 7th Century) Art of Nobadia (6th to 7th Century)
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Architecture Architecture
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Architectural Decoration Architectural Decoration
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Wall Painting Wall Painting
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Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
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Art of Makuria (6th–7th Century) Art of Makuria (6th–7th Century)
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Architecture Architecture
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Architectural Decoration Architectural Decoration
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Wall Painting Wall Painting
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Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
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Art of Makuria (8th–14th Centuries) Art of Makuria (8th–14th Centuries)
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8th Century 8th Century
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Architecture Architecture
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Architectural Decoration Architectural Decoration
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Wall Painting Wall Painting
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Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
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9th–12th Centuries 9th–12th Centuries
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Architecture Architecture
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Architectural Decoration Architectural Decoration
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Wall Painting Wall Painting
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Wall Painting of the 12th Century Wall Painting of the 12th Century
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Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
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13th–14th Centuries 13th–14th Centuries
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Architecture Architecture
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Wall Painting Wall Painting
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Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
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The Art of Alwa The Art of Alwa
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Architecture Architecture
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Architectural Decoration Architectural Decoration
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Wall Painting Wall Painting
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Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
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Notes Notes
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References Cited References Cited
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42 Arts and Crafts of the Medieval Kingdoms of Nubia
Get accessDobrochna Zielińska, University of Warsaw
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Published:13 January 2021
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Abstract
After the collapse of the Meroitic Empire, three independent kingdoms arose within its former territory. Because of a lack of centralized political authority and artistic production, their early development, although based on the Meroitic inheritance, was determined by different sources of influence. From the 8th century two united northern kingdoms became a powerful state, which is also reflected in its art. Rising creativity from the 9th century onwards reflected local needs and ambitions. In the course of time, surrounded by Islamic neighbors, Nubian art on one hand remained independent in its forms of art, but on the other hand absorbed a new style and iconographic details, which is most visible in 12th-century wall painting. Most probably it reflected a changing lifestyle, inspired by the wider Middle Eastern world at that time. The late period, although characterized by much less activity and financial possibilities of individuals or communities, still shows flourishing activities of Nubian artists. Christian Nubian culture ended almost simultaneously with the Byzantine empire, leaving almost one thousand years of its unique heritage.
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