Islamic Arts and Architecture

Islamic Architecture encloses a wide number of both religious and non-religion styles from the beginning of Islam to today. Islamic Architecture owes origin to the Roman, Byzantine, and Persia which Muslims conquered in the 7th and 8th centuries. In addition, It was also influenced by Chinese and Indian architecture as Islam spread to South Asia.

Types of Islamic Architecture :

The Mosque.
The Palace.
The Tomb.
The Fort.

Islamic Arts and Architecture derived from these Architectural structures. Also used in Other structures Which Included :

Fountains
Public Baths
Domestic Architecture.

There are different symbols and Characteristics of Islamic Architecture that are different from the other Architectures of the world.

The Mosque :

Mosques are the masterpieces of Islamic Arts and Architecture. The mosque is the Place where Muslims worship Allah and five-time Pray in a day. It is also called "Masjid".

Mosques often have at least minaret, Mehrab, Dome. Muslims build many famous Mosques in the history of Islamic Arts and Architecture. The Dome of Rock was the first mosque built by Muslims. It was the first Qibla of Muslims.

The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sulemanyea Mosque are the best examples of Islamic Arts and Architecture.

Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia

The Palace :

Palace is a large and impressive structure. This style of architecture developed during the Dark Ages, especially in Spain. Islamic Architects built structures surrounded by Gardens.

Al Hambra Palace, Ali Qapu Palace, Topkapi Palace are the Masterpieces of Islamic Arts and Architecture.

Al Hambra Palace, Spain

Topkapi Palace, Turkey

The Tomb :

The tomb is the monument to the memory of a dead person, typically a large vault. The tomb of Islamic rulers was generally Lavishly decorated and had expensive materials like marble and sandstone clad over it.

Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb, Jahangir Tomb are the great examples of the tomb in Islamic Arts and Architecture.

Taj Mahal, India

Humayun's tomb

The Fort:

Fort is a fortified building or strategic position that's made strong and secure enough to be defended during a war.

Lahore fort also knows as Shahi Qila and Red fort Also knows as Lal Qila is the best masterpiece of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Most of the Forts are Built in the Mughal Period.

Red Fort India

Fountains :

A fountain is a piece of architecture that pours water into a basin in the air to supply drinking water and for bathing and washing to the residents of cities, towns, and villages.

Shalimar Garden, Fountains of Ahmed, and The Fountain of the Court of Lions are some examples of Fountains in Islamic Arts and Architecture.

Public Baths :

The public bath is also known as "Hammam". The tradition of baths

spread throughout Islamic society from the 7th century. To conclude, Islamic Architecture known for its Beautiful Architecture, Features, and Characteristics.

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