What does the illuminated tugras of Sultan Suleyman represent and what was its political and symbolic meaning?
The illuminated tugra is from a document from an institution in Jerusalem made by Sultana Hurren. It symbolizes the authority of the Sultant and his officials. The were put on seals, coins and buildings.
To what degree is Islamic art non-representational?
Discuss the design of the Dome of the Rock in terms of Byzantine architectural and artistic influences?
It is a central planned mosque, it trakes the octagon with in an octagon from Byzantine tradition. But the exterior is highly decorated inlike christian churchs, it has a Gold DOme on a drum with bright colored mosaics.
What are the distinctly Islamic features of the Dome of the Rock?
What aspects of carved stone frieze on the exterioe of the Umayad palace of Mshatta are characteristics of Islamic art?
What aspects of the carved stone frieze on the exterier of the Umayyad of Mshatta relate to Persian and Byzantine motifs?
What characteristics of the desigh of the Great Mosque of Cordoba are unique in mosque architectur ans would become influential in the development of late Islamic architecture?
What are the stylistic characteristics of Samarkand ware?
What are the distinctive characteristics of the Perisan four-iwan Mosque?
large, rectangular, vaulted hals with monumental arched opening, symbolizes the gateways between the outside and inside, the spiritual and material world.
From what building type did the 4-iwan mosque evolve and what particular need did the form accommodate?
Discuss the style and design of the mosaic mihrab from the Madrasa Inami, Isfahan in of how they represent Islamic artistice traditions?
What are the distinctive characteristics of the Ottoman cantral plan mosque design, as represented in the Selimye Cami at Edirne?
Domed, raised on a base, truely central planed, dominatd by the large domed uninteruppted space. It has 4 minerats, one on each corner.
What unusual feature is found on the 13th century pen box from Persia which is rarely in other examples of Islamic art?
Discuss the design of the Banner of Las Navas de Tolosa in terms of its characteristics Islamic artistic features?
Discuss how geometric, botanical and calligraphic motif anr combined in the design of thw Koran frontispience from 14th century Mamluk Egypt? What other examples of Islamic reveal similar combinations?