The book presents the results of the study of architectural structure of Absheron settle- ments and the architectural assessment of 71 mosques, 55 bath-houses, more than 15 mausoleums, 10 ovdans, Mardakan palaces, as well as well-known villas of Murtuza Mukhtarov, Shamsi Asadullaev, Teymurbey Ashurbeyov, Kerbalayi Israfil Hajiyev, Taghibey Safaraliev, Mammadbey…
Azerbaijan is one of the oldest cradles of civilization, a country with a rich ancient history. Over many millennia, priceless cultural heritage has been created on its territory, which has entered the treasury of world culture. Unique architectural monuments located throughout Azerbaijan—fortresses, castles, ovdans (a type of traditional water storage…
The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum holds a small but very interesting collection of jewelry, consisting of about 800 exhibits. Most of them date back to the late 19th – early 20th century, while the oldest pieces were created during the Bronze Age (4th–2nd millennium BCE). The collection includes almost all…
This book catalog, compiled by Fazayil Valiyev and Gulzada Abdulova, is the first to study the clothing culture of the population of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines the classification, local characteristics, visual representation, and historical-ethnographic aspects of Garabagh attire. The primary goal…
"The Memories Live Within Me" is a book that is remarkably truthful, sincere, warm, and deeply soulful. "I take pride in my homeland and love it. Some may find such an introduction to a memoir a bit grandiose, but it is the truth. Throughout my life, I have wrestled with…
The book "History of Azerbaijani Art" covers all types of art, including visual arts, decorative-applied arts, architecture, music, theater, cinema, and more, from ancient times to the present day. The second volume of the five-volume "History of Azerbaijani Art", titled "Music", examines the works of prominent Azerbaijani musicologists and composers…
The leading role of Azerbaijan miniature in the total development process of miniature painting in the countries of Near and Middle East is drawn more clear in the light of contemporary scientific data. It is known that several of the earliest patterns of book miniature of Musulman East peoples were…
The book "History of Azerbaijani Art" covers all types of art, including visual arts, decorative-applied arts, architecture, music, theater, cinema, and more, from ancient times to the present day. The third volume, "Cinema", of the five-volume series "History of Azerbaijani Art" authored by film scholar Aydin Kazimzade, explores the history…
The book "Head Jewelry of Azerbaijani Women", based on the collection of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, was published in 2023 by the decision of the Scientific Council of the museum. The museum’s Archaeology and Special Collections house a wide range of decorative items spanning a long period…
This book presents hundreds of photographs showcasing the decorative elements of the interiors and exteriors of buildings erected at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. It includes images of building portals, wooden doors, balconies, interior entrances, facade elements, and metal security railings. The book…