1. Islamic Tiles

2. Muhammad Born in 570 in Saudi Arabia
Wrote the Qur’an and began to preach in 610
Islam is Arabic for “submission”
The Qur’an 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 Qur’an, books, on buildings, etc.

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

7. Plantlike Patterns
Show appreciation for Allah’s (Arabic for God) creation

8. Tiles
Decorate buildings
Patterns can go on forever