When Is It Possible to Call Something Beautiful?: Some Observations about Aesthetics in Islamic Literature and Art

Key Points

• The central aim is to investigate the concept of beauty within Islamic literature and art during the Mamluk era.
• Analysis of various Islamic literary texts and artworks from the Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517)
• Cultural contextualization of aesthetics in Islamic society
• Comparative examination of aesthetic principles in literature and art
• Identification of key themes relating to beauty in Mamluk art and literature
• Insights into how aesthetics reflect cultural values and societal norms
• Discussion on the evolution of aesthetic appreciation in the Islamic context