Islamic Civilisation Lecture Series 2017/18

From December 2017 - March 2018 the Alwaleed Centre will be hosting a unique series of four public lectures exploring Islamic contributions to medicine, art and literature in the classical period. These lectures are free of charge and will be hosted in both university and city venues. Places are limited so please book your seats early to avoid disappointment.

For centuries in the Middle Ages, Arab-Islamic culture flourished on the Eastern and southern shores of the Mediterranean and Persian culture extended from Anatolia to North India. This Islamic civilization was a continuation of Late Antiquity: Greek scientific and philosophical texts were translated into Arabic from the eighth century onward and Late Antique art and architecture had a great influence on Islamic art in this period. Later, Arabic and Persian science and literature found their way to Europe through translations into Latin and other languages. This lecture series discusses various aspects of this fascinating cultural interaction and we hope you are able to join us for as much of the series as possible.

Lecture Details

Medicine on the Different Shores of the Mediterranean: Scientific discourse beyond country and creed

Wednesday 6th December 2017, 18:00 - 19:15 (followed by a reception)

The Royal College of Surgeons (Playfair Building), Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW

Delivered by Professor Peter Pormann (University of Manchester) in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal College of Surgeons' Playfair Building and followed by a non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles reception.

For more information and to reserve your free tickets click HERE.

Tales and Emotions in Arabic Literature

Thursday 11th January 2018, 18:00 - 19:15 (followd by a reception)

The Project Room, 50 George Square, Edinburgh

Delivered by Professor Lale Behzadi (Institute of Oriental Studies, University of Bamberg) and delivered in the University of Edinburgh's School of Literatures Languages and Cultures at 50 George Square. Followed by a non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles reception.

For more information and to reserve your free tickets click HERE.

The lure of the exotic: the Byzantine heritage in Islamic Book Painting

Thursday 15th February 2018, 18:00 - 19:15 (followed by a reception)

Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, National Gallery of Scotland

Delivered by Professor Robert Hillenbrand (Universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews) and delivered in the unique surroundings of the National Gallery of Scotland. Followed by a non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles reception.

For more information and to reserve your free tickets clich HERE.

Arabic Tales in a Western Garb. The influence of Arabic and Persian literature on the West, 13th-19th centuries

Wednesday 21st March 2018, 18:00 - 19:15 (followed by a reception)

The Screening Room, 50 George Square, Edinburgh

Delivered by Professor Jaakko Hameen-Anttila (the University of Edinburgh) and delivered in the University of Edinburgh's School of Literatures Languages and Cultures at 50 George Square. Followed by a non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles reception.

For more information and to reserve your free tickets clich HERE.