Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Syria, musical instruments, Azem palace, ethnomusciology
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
During the days of the Ottoman Empire, the Azem Palace was the home of the local governor of Damascus. After World War I and Syrian independence, this residence was converted into Syria’s Museum of Popular Arts and Tradition. Now it contains clothing, furniture, and even musical instruments from Syria.1 However, funding deficits have prevented the staff at the Azem Palace to adequately document, display, and preserve museum items. Thus, Cynthia Finlayson of Brigham Young University’s Art History Department has begun a long-term project to improve the quality of the museum.
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Eric Kyle and Finlayson, Dr. Cynthia
(2013)
"The Sounds of Syria: Musical Instruments from the Azem Palace,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2063.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2063