Islamesque: The Hidden Islamic Story of Lincoln Cathedral
About this Event
What if some of the features we admire most in Europe's great cathedrals were inspired by the Islamic world?
Join cultural historian Diana Darke on a richly illustrated journey from Syria and Egypt, across North Africa and into Spain and Sicily, uncovering the hidden influences that travelled into medieval Europe. Along the way, you'll discover how these ideas helped shape Romanesque and Gothic architecture, before taking a fresh look at the remarkable Islamic influences woven into the fabric of Lincoln Cathedral.
The evening will also uncover stories from the Reimagining Lincolnshire archive, revealing hidden and unexpected connections between Islamic history and Lincolnshire's own rich heritage.
About The Speaker
Diana Darke is a cultural historian and author whose work explores the rich cultural exchange between the Islamic world and Europe. Her books include Stealing from the Saracens, Islamesque, The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy, The Merchant of Syria, and My House in Damascus. Her current research examines the Islamic influences woven into Europe's medieval monasteries and cathedrals. She is a Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC.
Produced by Threshold and made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:05 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: Tanya Akrofi
🕑: 06:05 PM - 06:15 PM
Reimagining Lincolnshire Overview
Host: Samantha Lindley
🕑: 06:20 PM - 07:10 PM
Diana Darke Talk
Host: Diana Darke
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Interval
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:50 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 08:00 PM
Event Ends
Where is it happening?
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