1. Islamic Tiles

2. Muhammad Born in 570 in Saudi Arabia Wrote the Quran and began to preach in 610 Islam is Arabic for submission The Quran teaches against idolatry and realistic images are not often seen in Islamic art

3. 5 Pillars of Islam Profession of faith Prayer (5 times a day) Almsgiving (tax to the poor) Fasting (during Ramadan) Pilgrimage (to Mecca)

4. 3 types of Islamic patterns Calligraphy Geometric designs Plantlike designs

5. Calligraphy The art of beautiful writing Found in the Quran, books, on buildings, etc.

6. Geometric Designs Express the logic and order of the universe

7. Plantlike Patterns Show appreciation for Allahs (Arabic for God) creation

8. Tiles Decorate buildings Patterns can go on forever