- About the Book:
The second installment in the Dongola Architecture Series (DAS), titled "Critical Encounters: Nasser Rabbat," delves into the life and work of the distinguished Syrian architect, historian Nasser Rabbat. It underscores the profound connection between Rabbat's upbringing in Syria during a period of significant political transformation and his development as a critical thinker and storyteller. His journey from a reluctant choice to study architecture to becoming a prominent figure as the Director of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT illustrates his unceasing commitment to expanding the horizons of historiography, particularly within the realm of non-Western voices.
"Critical Encounters: Nasser Rabbat" seeks to deepen our understanding of the urgency of history to enable the possibilities of questioning and reimagining dominant powers. Professor Rabbat's work presents a compelling account within the broader context of Arab thinkers actively reshaping their region's narrative and pushing for a more inclusive and diverse historical perspective.
- About Dongola Architecture Series:
The Dongola Architecture Series (DAS) is a biannual book series that offers unique insight into Arab culture through the lens of its most iconic contemporary architects, and attempts to grapple with our environment’s past and present to better inform how we design our future.
Each issue focuses on a specific architect’s formation and processes, and on their contributions to regional knowledge production. DAS is not an endorsement of style, but rather of methodology, affect, and synchronicity with the world. It is an investigation of the ethics, politics, positioning, and decision-making processes of the people tasked to analyze, build, and narrate the world we live in.
ISBN
9789953970103Title
DAS 02 | Critical Encounters - Nasser RabbatAuthor
Michelle Al-Ferzly, Leah Khalil and Zena TakieddinePublisher
Dongola Limited EditionsPublication year
2023Binding
HardcoverLanguage
English
