Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Islamic World, The
6. [Islamic World dynastic styles and periods]
7. [Egyptian, Syrian and Iraqi Islamic styles and periods]

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the Islamic culture, art, and architecture associated with the Tulunid dynasty, a dynasty founded in 868 by Ahmad ibn Tulun, a governor of Egypt who extended his control over Syria as well. The dynasty was prosperous but short-lived, being deposed in 905 by Abbasid forces. Outside the capital at Fustat, Ahmad built a mosque known as the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, considered one of the masterpieces of medieval Islamic architecture.The art of the Tulunid dynasty also included carving of wood, rock crystal, stucco, production of ceramics and textiles.