Word: selim
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
From birth they were surrounded by artwork. For many of the sultans, being a gifted artist was as important as being a great warrior: Suleyman I was a poet, Ahmed III a calligrapher and Selim III a composer. Keepsakes and baubles were always in demand for birthdays and special occasions. Their studios and warriors worked overtime, and the court attracted masters of the West like Gentile Bellini. This constant infusion of diverse styles from conquered territories and visiting artists mutated and enriched the designs, resulting in art that was fanciful and sometimes outright gaudy...
...case within the Syrian Jewish community that has received the greatest international attention is that of the Swed brothers. Eli, 31, and Selim, 51, were arrested in 1987 on suspicion of traveling to Israel while abroad. For two years, Syrian officials refused to acknowledge whether the brothers were dead or alive and not until 1990 were they allowed regular visits with their families...