Architecture
Islamic Art, Architecture &
Interior Design
Objectives & Ajenda
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Reflects the time period, culture by using Art
Differentiate artworks by period, style, method, and materials.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Architecture
of the Andalus Period
with project
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Mosque features
Lesson 5
Project
Warm Up
Discussion Topic
What are the benefits of
experiencing art?
The Spread of Islam: Andalusia
(711–1492)
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Al-Andalus was the name
used by the Muslim
population of the Iberian
Peninsula for the territory that
was under Muslim rule from
the times of the conquest in
711 ce until the fall of the
Nasrid kingdom of Granada in
1492.
The peak of Muslim
architecture in Andalusia
occurred during the Nasrid
era (1238-1492)
The Art of Andalusia
The Islamic legacy left its mark through:
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vaulted ceilings
any ceiling that angles
up toward the roof to
extend higher than the
standard height of
average flat ceilings.
The Art of Andalusia
The Islamic legacy left its mark through:
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pebbled courtyards
having a surface with small,
round raised areas on it.
The Art of Andalusia
The Islamic legacy left its mark through:
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painted tiles
The Art of Andalusia
The Islamic legacy left its mark through:
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water features
The Art of Andalusia
The Islamic legacy left its mark through:
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stone walls
Project of The week
Description:
This is a step by step instruction for your project, please follow it carefully:
Paper set up:
1.
Research Andalus architectural features
2.
Draw the image on the A3 sheet.
3.
Use acrylic colors or water colors to paint the scene
4.
Add an atmospheric background (night, sunset, twilight)
Submission: Take a professional well-lit photo. Post it in google classroom while
bringing the original to class.
Examples
Rubric
Mosques in Islamic Art
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The Hypostyle Mosque: Mosque in which the prayer hall is formed of rows of
vertical supports, or columns that can multiply indefinitely. Dominant type in the
early period.
The Iwan Mosque: Mosque in which the prayer hall is an iwan, or more, up to
fouriwans,surrounding a courtyard. It was the most popular type in the medieval
period, and remained dominant in Iran.
The Central-Dome Mosque: Mosque in which the prayer hall's space is
dominated by a central dome surrounded by smaller and lower semi-domes. It
was introduced by the Ottomans in the 15th century.
Elements of a Mosque:
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Mihrab: A wall
recess, mostly in the
form of arched
niche, in the Qibla
wall, indicating the
position of the
prayer-leader facing
the direction toward
Mecca.
Mihrab (niche) at the Great Qurduba Mosque, Spain
Elements of a Mosque:
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Minbar: The
pulpit, mostly
made of
wood, put in a
mosque near
its mihrab,
upon which
the prayer
leader stands
when he
gives the
congregation
al prayer
sermon
(Khutbah) on
Fridays and in
holidays.
Mihrab (niche) and minbar (pulpit) in sanctuary liwan at
the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa, Cairo
Elements of a Mosque:
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Minaret: A tall slender tower, circular or square in
section, built next or in a mosque, from which the
Muslims are called to prayer (adhan or “call to
prayer”). Mosques may have one, two, three, four,
and up to six minarets.
Elements of a Mosque:
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Maqsura: A special enclosure in the
mosque for the ruler and his entourage.
Elements of a Mosque:
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Ablution Fountain: A
feature frequently
but not always
encountered in
mosques. It is usually
put in the center of
the mosque's
courtyard for the
worshipers to
perform their ritual
washing before
prayer.
Project of The week
Description:
This is a step by step instruction for your project, please follow it carefully:
Paper set up: frame an A3 paper with a thin black frame (0.5 inches)
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Combine the mosque elements in a unified art piece using clay.
Submission: Take a professional well-lit photo. Post it in google classroom while
bringing the original to class.
Rubric
Exit Ticket
Discussion Topic
What did you feel working on this
week’s projects?
THANKS!
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