1. Islamic Art Calligraphy, Architecture, & Rugs Source: “Islamic Arts & Architecture Organization.” 23 Feb 2005.

2. Architecture Expressions of power Focused on interior space instead of outside Forms used repetitively (arches, columns, courtyards, domes) Little directional arrangement Organic design –Easy to make additions (ie: as families grow) –Maze of structures

3. Shady court- yard of house in Cairo

4. “Dome of the Rock”

5. Inside of “Dome of the Rock”

6. Inner dome of “Dome of the Rock”

7. The Haram (Great Mosque)

8. Great Mosque of Qairawwan

9. Great Mosque of al-Mutawakkil “The Spiral”

10. Taj Mahal

11. The Alhambra

12. Inner court of Alhambra

13. Courtyard arches & columns of Alhambra

14. Wall ornamental relief at Alhambra

15. “Oriental” Rugs Begun by nomads needing portable coverings Valued as art throughout world Value depends on precise, small knots (hand-knotted) & shortness of pile Two most famous rug producers –Turkey = geometric patterns –Persia = floral patterns Common colors = red, yellow, green

16. Symbolism of Rugs Fighting animals = struggle b/t good & evil Cypress Tree = mourning or life after death Palm & Coconut = blessings Peony = wealth Lotus = great lineage Cresent = faith Fringe = wisdom & immortality

17. Persia

20. Turkey

22. Calligraphy Calligraphy = the art of writing  highly respected art in ME Symbolic of unity, beauty, & power Highly sophisticated & varying styles Importance shown  appear on walls, windows, furniture & everyday items

23. Calligraphy Varying types of calligraphy

24. Gulzar

25. Zoomorphic

26. Tughra

27. Calligraphy Varying mediums using calligraphy

28. Bowl w/ Foliated Calligraphy

29. Qur'an

30. Rare illustrated version of the “Life of the Prophet”

31. Marble Wall in Afghanistan

32. Calligraphy Varying styles of calligraphy

33. Kufi (geometric) Script

34. Naskh

35. Riq'a

36. Thuluth