Islamic Art
Architecture Mosques (Islamic churches), palaces, and mausoleums (burial place) are the major types of architecture They created elaborate decorations using gold and mosaics all over floors and walls in their buildings
These were simple structures with a lot of space for people to worship Mosques These were simple structures with a lot of space for people to worship
Great Mosque of Damascus in Syria
Open space for people to pray
The Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq Marked by a spiral minaret 171 feet high From here someone would call for prayer 5 times daily
Mosque of Cordoba in Spain Known for its forest of columns
Outside the mosque There would be a pulpit from which prayers would be led This is an example of an Islamic prayer http://www.allaboutturkey.com/ezan.wav
Palaces
Mshatta in Jordan What remains shows lavish decorations with rosettes and floral interlace
Alhambra Palace in Spain Court of the Lions
Islamic Mosaics
Arabic Calligraphy
Manuscript Art