Join Chris Bradley, with a one-day talk, exploring the Art, History and Culture of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.
Tickets are £30 which include tea/coffee and a light lunch.
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Art of North Africa
Book your tickets now via Ticket Source on the link below:
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Art of North Africa
The Art, History, and Culture of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia & Libya
(3 × 60 mins)
Ep 1: Frontiers of Empire
Embark on a high-stakes journey across 10,000 years of Saharan rock art, hidden oases, and ancient coastlines. From mysterious desert tribes and Greek seaports to remote Roman garrisons, discover how golden trade routes, gladiatorial spectacles, and rich harvests forged a legendary crossroads of culture.
Ep 2: Empires of Marble & Mosaic
Step inside world-class museums and breathtaking ruins—from Carthage to Volubilis—where stunning Roman mosaics bring lost worlds to vivid life. Witness the rise of Septimius Severus, North Africa’s own Roman Emperor, and see how the resilient Berber people preserved their unique identity through centuries of changing empires.
Ep 3: The Islamic Golden Age
Feel the sweep of history as Arab traditions transform the North African landscape. Explore the spellbinding mosques, intricate zillij tilework, and delicate arabesques of Fez, Rabat, and Kairouan—a brilliant artistic dialogue flowing between the deserts of North Africa and the courts of Moorish Spain.
Course Overview:
Vast Roman cities and brilliant mosaics meet the spectacular decorative art of the Islamic world. A breathtaking journey through the cultural treasures of North Africa.
Recommended Reading:
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Islamic Art and Architecture (Könemann, 2000)
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Islamic Architecture: North Africa by Antony Hutt (Scorpion, 1977)
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The Genius of Arab Civilization by J.R. Hayes (Phaidon, 1978)
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Roman North Africa by Lennox Manton (Batsford, 1988)
