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A Treasure House on the Hudson |
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By: Louis Werner, Thu 16 March, 2006 |
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Olana is a remarkable galley of exquisite works of art collected by Fredric Edwin Church during his travels in the Muslim World. In fact, the actual design of Olana was inspired by the architecture of buildings in Muslim Lands. This article delves deeper into the great influence of Muslim styles on the imagination and efforts of Church.
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West African Mosque Architecture - A Brief Introduction |
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By: Kafia Cantone, Fri 31 March, 2006 |
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Mosques built in parts of the Muslim world where Arabs migrated or took control of through wars developed a distinct tradition of domes and minarets. In areas where Islam spread mostly by returning traders, traditions of mosque building were determined more by local skills and approaches. Here is a brief look at the tradition in West Africa.
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Influence of Acoustic Data in Architectural Design |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 25 May, 2005 |
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Sinan's is renowned for its success in the acoustic design of mosques is. Read further to discover the development of applications and technology covering acoustic knowledge within two great Mosques in Sinan.
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Masjid-i-Jamis: the Friday Mosque of Isfahan |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 25 May, 2005 |
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Iran has made great contributions to Muslim architecture culminating in the introduction of the cylindrical minaret form and the four-iwan plan. The most momentous work that survives in Iran is the Masjid-i-Jami at Isfahan.
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Masjid-i-Tarikh at Balkh |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 11 May, 2005 |
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Masjid-i-Tarikh is one of the most unique splendours of Mosque designs in the Muslim world. Its architectural and decorative designs are numerous and unique continue to attract the attention of many.
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Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo (990-1012) |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 27 April, 2005 |
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Al Hakim Mosque is the second major Fatimid Mosque and the fourth most important religious edifice in Egypt. The articles provides an elaborate account of the Fatimids contribution to its rich architectural design.
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Mshatta Palace, Jordan; 743-744 CE |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 20 April, 2005 |
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Msatta is a renowned Ummayad palace with spectacular architectural and artistic details that continues to attract many. The decorative aspects of the Palace are of immense detail and splendour and thus has become an important source of information for oriental studies of Muslim art and decoration.
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Karatay Madrasa, Konya 1252 |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 13 April, 2005 |
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Karatay Madrasa can be considered as the apex of Seljuk architectural small space design. Major features of the madarasa are the great dome and the inclusion of elaborate decoration schemes, essentially from mosaics of glazed tiles, with Sufi mysticism and symbolism.
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The Great Mosque of Aleppo |
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By: FSTC Limited, Thu 24 March, 2005 |
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Built by the Umayyad Caliph Suleyman in 717 CE and altered several times, the Great Mosque of Aleppo remains one of the architectural masterpieces of the Muslim world.
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Ince Minare Madrasa |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 11 March, 2005 |
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Ince Minare Madrasa is one of the most impressive structures introduced by the Seljuks to endorse the central plan scheme that was to dominate much of their late architecture and that of their Ottoman successors.
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