islamic architecture

Illuminates the lives and beliefs of six young Muslims, highlighting the historic mosques in which they play. Follows each individual on their pilgrimage to Mecca, the Muslim holy city, and provides a brief overview of Islam as a whole.

A guide to the history of Islamic art and architecture.

Provides a informative introduction to the architectual styles of Islamic Spain for the traveler.

Explores the impact of Islam on the cultural heritage of diverse communities around the world, focusing on how works of art and architecture have been influenced and inspired by Islamic traditions, beliefs, and practices.

Traces the development of Islamic art and architecture from the Umayyad dynasty to the present day.

See the influence of Islamic culture on cities around the Straits of Gibraltar. From the Great Mosque in Cordoba, the capital of Islamic Spain, journey to the Alhambra palace in Granada. Then, Marrakesh, Morocco, to explore tombs, mosques, monuments and palaces, fine examples of Islamic architecture in North Africa.

Visit three cities of the ancient world famous for artists, scholars and architects. In Bukhara, examine famous works of ceramic artists and mosaic experts, such as the Mir-i Arab medrassa. In sub-Saharan Africa visit Timbuktu, Mali, with its earthen mosques of Djingareyber, Sankore, and Sidi Yahia. Then, Djenne, Mali, and its Grand Mosque.

Photographs and text help trace the history and development of Ottoman architecture, discussing the styles, advances, trends, people, and events that have influenced the region's architectural style.

Chronicles the history of Islamic art and architecture and discusses how it has changed over the last 1,000 years, what techniques were used to create paintings, sculptures, buildings, and books, and other related topics.