Use online text page 277 to help answer the questions. Islamic Art
ARCHITECTURE ARCHES
Question 1 What is an arch? How is an arch used in architecture?
MINARET (TOWER)
Types of Minarets
Minaret in Uzbekistan
Question 2 What is the purpose of the minaret?
Rugs (Persian Rugs)
Calligraphy The word: Allah
Question 3 Define calligraphy. Describe how Islamic calligraphy looks. Why is calligraphy so important to Muslims?
Islamic Design
Question 4 What geometric patterns do you see in Islamic art and architecture? Create your own Islamic design Do you notice anything missing from Islamic art? Page 277 has a clue. These images are forbidden.