1. The Islamic Art World

2. Islamic Art
Islamic Art begins with and centers around God ("Allah" in Arabic).
Islamic art developed a unique character, utilizing a number of primary forms: geometric, arabesque, floral, and calligraphic, which are often interwoven

3. Islamic Art
Arabic is the language of Islam. It is the language of its prophet, Muhammad; the language of the Holy Qur'an, Islam's sacred scripture, was revealed to him by God.

4. Calligraphy is the most important and pervasive element in Islamic art.
General Characteristics
Balance and harmony
Beautiful and complex
Challenging and centered
Energy and calm

5. East meets West
In Islamic cultures the so-called decorative arts provide the primary means of artistic expression, in contrast to Western art, in which painting and sculpture are preeminent. 

6. The Rise of Islam
Islam means “surrender” or “submission” to Allah or God.
Allah’s greatest creation is mankind.
All mosque require a feature called qibla, a wall that indicated the direction of Mecca.
Calligraphy is also an important characteristic in Islamic culture.

8. Islamic Art in Southern Europe
Islamic architecture is considered to be Spain’s most captivating architectural trend and certainly gives the country an exotic edge- especially considering the fact that Islamic architecture is the only style that Spain doesn’t share with the rest of Europe! (Source:

9. The Arab complex of Medina Azahara in Córdoba
Conceived as a palace and city of Cordoba’s Caliph Abderrahman III, we can still admire its ancient strength in the remains of the Palace of Zahra and its two big halls. Its marble pavements and its geometrical and flowery decoration still stand out. (

10. Mosque at Cordoba, Spain

11. Great Mosque of Djenné of Mali

12. Djingareyber Mosque, Timbuktu, Mali

13. Dar al-Islam Mosque Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA

14. Islamic Center of American, Dearborn, MI

16. Russia

17. Iraq

18. India