Furusiyya Illustration (UEB contracted)
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- Synopsis
- This is one of the finest examples of a Furusiyya, a manual of horsemanship, primarily for the training of cavalrymen to help Arab armies compete with invading crusaders. Copied 773 AH/AD 1371; Mamluk, Syria or Egypt; paper; 63.5 cm wide by 22 cm high. The paintings in it show mounted warriors training with swords, lances and bows, sometimes singly, sometimes in groups. The group activities evolved into organised games that quickly became a popular spectator sport. As in Europe, where medieval knights took part in jousts and tournaments, there was a close connection between sport and military training. The large illustrated book is displayed open with each cream coloured page having writing in black ink in Arabic script and a large, colourful painting. On the right-hand page, the illustration occupies the top half of the page with writing underneath and shows a warrior armed with bow and arrow, sword and small shield, riding on a dappled horse. On the left-hand page, the illustration occupies the middle of the page with writing above and below. The illustration shows a warrior armed with a sword holding a hide shield in front of his face. The horses are small but powerfully built, probably a breed known as Barbs, from North Africa. Each illustration shows a horse and rider performing military exercises. The riders are dressed in white turbans and knee-length tunics. The scenes are given an outdoor setting, with brightly coloured flowers and plants providing a decorative framework for the illustrations. The tactile image is roughly twice the size of the actual painting and shows the painting only, the Arabic script has been omitted. Also omitted for clarity are the stirrups and saddle. The horse and rider are shown in outline infilled with different textures. The horse is shown by a texture with solid texture for the hooves, straps, reins and harness. The tail and mane are shown by thin lines with shapes for the patterning on the saddle cloth. The rider is shown with two textures - one for the tunic and one for the boots and turban - with solid texture for the shield and sword. The facial features are shown by lines. The vegetation and flowers are shown in outline infilled with a combination of the three textures used on the rider and horse and follow the shapes as closely as possible. The ground level is shown by a continuous thick line.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Publisher:
- RNIB
- Date of Addition:
- 04/18/17
- Copyrighted By:
- RNIB
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- Animals
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Morton
- Proofread By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.