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Architectural Links between East and West in Early Modern Times |
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By: The Editorial Board, Fri 19 February, 2010
The Editorial BoardIn a programme broadcasted on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 14 February 2010, the work and influence of the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan was highlighted, through the description of his magnificent buildings in Istanbul and its influence on Italian Renaissance architecture. We here present a link to this programme for online listening, with further resources.
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Islamic Art in Poland: The Kornik Castle |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 14 May, 2008
The article is about the famous Kornik Castle near Poznan, in Poland which has many features inspired by Islamic art and architecture. Outlining the reasons of this influence, Mrs Latour-Abdalla describes the many aspects of Islamic art, architecture and learning featured in this monument until today.
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Architecture Under Seljuk Patronage (1038-1327) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sun 13 April, 2003
The Seljuks were the first Turkish dynasty to rule the Muslim World reviving the dying Caliphate. Their arrival marked the introduction of the four Iwan mosque concept, the Caravanserais (Khans) and baroque art that spread to Europe in the 16th century.
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Architecture under Umayyad Patronage (661-750) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Tue 15 January, 2002
Under the Umayyads, Islam spread to various lands, generating considerable prosperity and wealth. In that period, the mosque developed its main structural and functional elements such as Minaret, Mihrab, Maksurah and dome.
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Architecture of Early Islam (622-661) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Tue 15 January, 2002
The early period of Islam is characterised by the foundation of Muslim Caliphate (state) and the establishment of the congregational mosque. This period witnessed the introduction of a number of architectural design principles and rules.
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Architecture under Abbassid Patronage (750-892) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Mon 14 January, 2002
The Abbassids became patrons of a number of gigantic construction projects extending from large mosques and complex palaces to large-scale urban design and city planning, and consequently played a fundamental role in the city planning.
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Architecture of Muslim Caliphate in North Africa |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sun 13 January, 2002
The arrival of Islam to North Africa at the hands of Uqba Ibn Nafi (d.683) transformed region into a construction field resulting in the elaboration and dissemination (to Europe) of building techniques and architectural forms.
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Architecture of Muslim Spain and North Africa. |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sun 13 January, 2002
First in a series of articles on the Architecture of Muslim Spain and North Africa (756-1500AD). A brief historical background on the Muslim architectural achievement concentrating on important historical and architectural monuments.
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