Ugo Monneret de Villard (1881-1954) and the Establishment of Islamic Art Studies in Italy, Muqarnas (30) 2013 (original) (raw)

Ugo Monneret de Villard was a pioneering figure in the study of Islamic art in Italy during the early to mid-20th century. His extensive bibliography, which includes significant works like the posthumous 'Introduzione allo studio dell'archeologia islamica,' established foundational principles for the discipline. By documenting Islamic artifacts in Italy through his detailed cataloguing practices, Monneret urged a broader recognition of Islamic artistic heritage amidst a predominantly classical and Renaissance-focused art historical context.