Slide 1Islamic Art Slide 2 The religion called Islam (meaning submission to Gods will) originated in Arabia in the early seventh century. Under the leadership of its founder,…
Slide 1 Islamic Art Slide 2 The Kaaba, Mecca, Saudi Arabia Surrounded by the mosque of al-Masjid al-Haram Slide 3 Aerial view of Haram Al-Sharif, Jerusalem Slide 4 Dome of…
Slide 1 Islamic Art Slide 2 Founding of Islam Slide 3 What is Islamic Art? Western art historians have used this term to describe the variety of visual culture (ie. things…
Slide 1 Islamic art Slide 2 General characteristics - Islamic art is especially famous for its architecture. - There are very few paintings and sculptures, because the Koran…
Slide 1 ISLAM - “to submit” “There is no god but Allah: Muhammad is the prophet of Allah” Call to prayer Slide 2 Muhammad “The Prophet” born @ 570 CE in Mecca…
Slide 1 Use online text page 277 to help answer the questions. Islamic Art Slide 2 ARCHITECTURE ARCHES Slide 3 Slide 4 Question 1 What is an arch? How is an arch used in…
Slide 1 Abbey Church of St. Denis 1144 EARLY FRENCH GOTHIC The abbey is where the kings of France and their families were buried for centuries and is therefore often referred…
Slide 1 Slide 2 Islam (around600 AD) Slide 3 Founder Islam is based on the life and teachings of the prophet Mohammed, who they believe is the last messenger of God. Slide…
Slide 1 BELL WORK 12.4.13 1.Copy the following definition of BALANCE into your sketchbook 2. Write the following 3 types of balance: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial Balance:…
Slide 1 FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM Declaration Of Faith Declaration Of Faith Prayer Prayer Charity Charity Fasting Fasting Pilgrimage Pilgrimage Slide 2 Declaration Of Faith (SHAHADAH)…