Islamic+art-MacKenzie

1. Calligraphy: beautiful writing – usually passages from the Qur’an. This caligraphy was used as manuscript for writing the Qur'an 2. Arabesques: scrolling patterns of plant and floral motifs. [] Possibly from a medallion, various floral patterns and colors to enhance appeal. 3. Geometric designs: unity and harmony via mathematics [] Mosaics 4. Medallions: in the center of a rug [] Change when traveling from one region to another. Recongnizable when in distinct regions but vary when go to another region. 5. People: there are pictures, but statues and images in mosques – not regular. [] Mixture of various peoples, such as slaves, and Chinese coming together and interacting. This shows people interacting in a mosque, sharing ideas and belnding culture. 6. The diversity of peoples within the Islamic empire. 7. The ways in which Islamic architecture responds to the geography and culture of its region. (The Islamic empire is really a set of fragmented, urban centers for most of its history) 8. The Great Mosque in Damascus 9. House of Wisdom – Islamic Universities as scientific and philosophical centers. [] This shows a gathering where learning is occurring. 10. Madrassa – (schools of Islamic learning) 11. Role of women (A’isha)