Exam 8: Islamic Art

Which Islamic art form was most well known and accepted best in Europe?

What is the name for a tower from which the call to prayer is made?

Which is the most highly valued form of art in the Islamic world?

In Islamic architecture,which of the following is a large vaulted chamber with one side being an open arch?

Which design element was used to create a narrative on the Baptistery of St.Louis?

Who wrote The Maqamat (The Assemblies)?

How does the Dome of the Rock reveal the presence of outside architectural and decorative influences?

Which is the first great Islamic building?

Discuss the juxtaposition of traditional architecture and modernity as seen in the design of the Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center in Rome.

What is a place of worship where Muslims gather on Fridays?

The Alhambra palace complex was the seat of the

The pulpit from which the imam speaks is a

In Cairo,mosques were primarily illuminated with

"Submission" is the literal meaning of the word

Discuss the style and function of the illuminated manuscripts produced by the Persians and provide an example.

What art form influenced the bowl with kufic border from Samarkand?

What was the intended audience of the narrative painting,Court of Gayumars?

Which of the following is a type of decoration used at the Great Mosque in Cordoba?

Relate the Islamic idea of paradise to the Alhambra's Court of the Lions.

What is name for the recess,or niche,in the mosque wall closest to Mecca?