Islamic architecture is very unique because it is meant to accommodate the Muslim religion. For instance, their religious buildings require tall towers, called minarets, so that the people can be notified when it is time to pray. Their mosques are very famous for their elaborate designs and lavish interiors. The mosques are very important to the muslims because religion is such a significant part of their daily life.
Examples of Islamic Architecture
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Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey, 1609-1616 AD. Unknown Architect.
The Blue Mosque is a beautiful representation of Islamic architecture right in the center of the Muslim culture. This mosque has six minarets, which is a rare feature of this mosque in particular. The minarets are important because they remind Muslims when to pray. They are one of the key feature of Islamic architecture and all mosques have them. They usually are pointy at the top and are at least as tall as the building itself, if not taller. They also have a spiral staircase inside so that the announcer can announce when it is time to pray. This building also has many domes, which was adopted from the Romans invention of the dome. The Blue Mosque visualizes Islamic architecture at its finest.
The Blue Mosque is a beautiful representation of Islamic architecture right in the center of the Muslim culture. This mosque has six minarets, which is a rare feature of this mosque in particular. The minarets are important because they remind Muslims when to pray. They are one of the key feature of Islamic architecture and all mosques have them. They usually are pointy at the top and are at least as tall as the building itself, if not taller. They also have a spiral staircase inside so that the announcer can announce when it is time to pray. This building also has many domes, which was adopted from the Romans invention of the dome. The Blue Mosque visualizes Islamic architecture at its finest.
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Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo, Egypt, 971 AD. Unknown Architect.
The Al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt is another example of a lavish Muslim mosque. Again, the tall minarets are visible on the sides of the building. Also, the domes are prevalent in the design of the mosque. This mosque is also important because it became a university for Muslims to come and study the Qur'an. This mosque is another example of the architecture of Islamic mosques.
The Al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt is another example of a lavish Muslim mosque. Again, the tall minarets are visible on the sides of the building. Also, the domes are prevalent in the design of the mosque. This mosque is also important because it became a university for Muslims to come and study the Qur'an. This mosque is another example of the architecture of Islamic mosques.
"In architecture as in all other operative arts, the end must direct the operation. The end is to build well. Well building has three conditions: commodity, firmness, and delight." -Henry Watton.