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Architectural styles of buildings associated with Islam
Islamic architecture comprises the architectural styles of buildings associated with Islamic civilization. It encompasses both secular and religious styles
Islamic_architecture
Islamic architecture in Indian subcontinent
Indo-Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced by and for Islamic patrons and purposes. Despite an initial Arab presence
Indo-Islamic_architecture
Decorative technique
was extremely important in Islamic architectural decoration as the relatively dry climate throughout much of the Islamic world made it easy to use this
Stucco decoration in Islamic architecture
Stucco_decoration_in_Islamic_architecture
Architectural style associated with the western Islamic world
references on Islamic architecture often refer to this architectural tradition in terms such as architecture of the Islamic West or architecture of the Western
Moorish_architecture
Architectural tradition and cultural heritage of Chinese Muslims
Chinese Islamic architecture, Sino-Islamic architecture, or Islamic architecture of China are terms used to indicate the architectural tradition and cultural
Chinese_Islamic_architecture
Architecture of Indian state
The antiquity of architecture of Karnataka (Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಾಸ್ತುಶಿಲ್ಪ) also known as Kannada architecture can be traced to its southern Neolithic and
Architecture_of_Karnataka
Type of interior garden or house
popular feature of palace architecture in the Islamic world because water and greenery were associated with images of paradise in Islam. Scholars generally
Riad_(architecture)
military conquest. This architectural heritage includes ancient Roman sites, historic Islamic architecture, local vernacular architecture, 20th-century French
Moroccan_architecture
architecture being the most prevalent in India, with Indo-Islamic architecture, Rajput architecture, Mughal architecture, South Indian architecture,
Architecture_of_India
Visual art in Islamic cultures
Islamic art is a part of Islamic culture and encompasses the visual arts produced since the 7th century CE by people who lived within territories inhabited
Islamic_art
16th–18th-century Indo-Islamic architecture
main architectural traditions: the architecture of Islamic Persia and Central Asia, local Indo-Islamic architecture, and indigenous Hindu architecture. Because
Mughal_architecture
coastal trade resulted in Islamic and Christian architecture harmoniously blending in with indigenous Kerala architecture styles. The characteristic
Architecture_of_Kerala
Type of Islamic shrine among Hui and Uyghur people
gongbei, the gongbei is set apart from the other two. Islam in China Chinese Islamic architecture Lipman, Jonathan Neaman (1998). Familiar strangers: a
Gongbei (Islamic architecture)
Gongbei_(Islamic_architecture)
Muslim-majority countries, states, districts, or towns
The terms Islamic world and Muslim world commonly refer to the Islamic community, which is also known as the Ummah. This consists of all those who adhere
Islamic_world
Revivalist architectural style
stylistic and decorative elements from native Indo-Islamic architecture, especially Mughal architecture, which the British regarded as the classic Indian
Indo-Saracenic_architecture
Architectural styles associated with Iran and nearby regions
has always been its architecture. The supremacy of architecture applies to both pre- and post-Islamic periods. Iranian architecture displays great variety
Iranian_architecture
Geometric pattern characteristic of Muslim art
Islamic geometric patterns are one of the major forms of Islamic ornament, which tends to avoid using figurative images, as it is forbidden to create a
Islamic_geometric_patterns
Art and technique of designing buildings
cultural depth of African architectural traditions. Islamic architecture began in the 7th century, incorporating architectural forms from the ancient Middle
Architecture
Period of architecture in North Africa
early Islamic architecture. One of the most important monuments of this period, the Great Mosque of Kairouan, was a model for mosque architecture in the
Aghlabid_architecture
roughly the 5th to 7th centuries. The architecture of pre-Islamic Sogdia most likely influenced later Islamic architecture in the region, particularly during
Architecture_in_Central_Asia
History and traditions of Indonesian architecture
foreign influences of Islamic architecture, as alternative to Javanese style already popular in the archipelago. The Indo-Islamic and Moorish style are
Architecture_of_Indonesia
Architecture of India from the Bronze Age to the 9th century CE
changes brought about by the arrival of first Islam, and then Europeans. Much early Indian architecture was in wood, which has almost always decayed or
Ancient_Indian_architecture
city. The Registan is framed by three madrasas (Islamic schools) of distinctive Islamic architecture: the Ulugh Beg Madrasa (1417–1420), the Tilakari
Architecture_of_Uzbekistan
Complex of multiple built objects
Indonesian architectural style mixed with Hindu, Buddhist or Chinese architectural elements, and notably didn't equip orthodox form of Islamic architectural elements
Mosque architecture in Indonesia
Mosque_architecture_in_Indonesia
Architectural practices used in places of worship
Sacral architecture (also known as sacred architecture or religious architecture) is a religious architectural practice concerned with the design and
Sacral_architecture
Place of worship for Muslims
mosque as the focal point of the Islamic city. The Prophet's Mosque is considered by some scholars of Islamic architecture to be the first mosque. The mosque
Mosque
Architecture of the Ottoman Empire
the Islamic and Christian worlds." Gladiss, Almut von (2011). "The Ottoman Empire: Architecture". In Hattstein, Markus; Delius, Peter (eds.). Islam: Art
Ottoman_architecture
Architecture of the Sasanian Empire
pre-Islamic Persian Empire before the Muslim conquest. Much of Sasanian architecture was adopted by Muslims and became part of Islamic architecture. The
Sasanian_architecture
Architecture associated with the Great Seljuk Empire
(2009). "Architecture; V. c. 900–c. 1250; A. Eastern Islamic lands; 2. Iran, c. 1050–c. 1250.". The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture. Vol
Great_Seljuk_architecture
Revival architectural style
1826, Edward Blore used Islamic arches, domes of various size and shapes and other details of Near Eastern Islamic architecture to great effect in his
Moorish_Revival_architecture
Islamic architecture of the Umayyad period (661–750 AD)
oldest surviving major Islamic building. It is also an exceptional monument within the context of Umayyad and wider Islamic architecture, in terms of both
Umayyad_architecture
Mausoleum in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
the iconic examples of early Islamic architecture and is known as the oldest funerary building of Central Asian architecture. The Samanids established their
Samanid_Mausoleum
Decorative forms and patterns in Islamic art and architecture
Islamic ornament is the use of decorative forms and patterns in Islamic art and Islamic architecture. Its elements can be broadly divided into the arabesque
Islamic_ornament
Early Islamic architecture (Rashidun + Umayyad) (641–750) Abbasid architecture (750–954) Fatimid architecture (954–1170) Ayyubid architecture (1174–1250);
List_of_architectural_styles
Cultural practices common among various peoples of the Muslim world
decoration of surfaces with Islamic calligraphy and geometric and interlace patterned ornament. The principal Islamic architectural types for large or public
Islamic_culture
were laid out with specific proportions for religious reasons. In Islamic architecture, geometric shapes and geometric tiling patterns are used to decorate
Mathematics_and_architecture
Era of Iranian architecture
Ilkhanid architecture was a period in Iranian and Islamic architecture corresponding with the Mongol-ruled Ilkhanate in and around the region of Iran
Ilkhanid_architecture
Artistic practice of calligraphy in Islamic contexts
that follows artistic conventions and is often used for Islamic religious texts, architecture, and decoration. It includes Arabic, Persian, Ottoman, and
Islamic_calligraphy
Islamic building style from the 8th to 13th centuries
Abbasid architecture was an important formative stage in wider Islamic architecture. The early caliphate's great power and unity allowed architectural features
Abbasid_architecture
World's sixth-largest mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan
and influential piece of Islamic architecture. Famous spots including the mosque as a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture, and the Pakistan Monument
Faisal_Mosque
Architectural style of Medieval Europe
originate in Gothic architecture; they had been employed for centuries in the Near East in pre-Islamic as well as Islamic architecture for arches, arcades
Gothic_architecture
Shahi Jame Mosque Much of the terracotta temple architecture in Bangladesh dates to the late Islamic period and early British period during which wealthy
Architecture_of_Bangladesh
became the imperial capital. Architectural forms from Byzantine and late antique traditions were reinterpreted within an Islamic framework, producing hybrid
Damascene_architecture
The architecture of Tunisia began with the ancient civilizations such as the Carthaginians, Numidians, and Romans. After the 7th century, Islamic architecture
Architecture_of_Tunisia
Arch with a pointed crown
of architecture in the Islamic world. It appeared in early Islamic architecture, including in both Umayyad architecture and Abbasid architecture (late
Pointed_arch
styles include Hindu temple, Buddhist, Jain, Indo-Islamic, Mughal and Indo-Saracenic architecture, all of which have many regional varieties. In the
Pakistani_architecture
Architectural history of Indian state
including Dholvaira and Lothal are characteristic of Harappan architecture. Islamic architecture flourished during the rule of the Gujarat Sultanate and Mughal
Architecture_of_Gujarat
Architectural style of Medieval Venice
Gothic architecture typical of Venice, originating in local building requirements, with some influence from Byzantine architecture, and some from Islamic architecture
Venetian_Gothic_architecture
Architectural feature to cover a wide space
used in Roman architecture, Byzantine architecture, Islamic architecture, Romanesque architecture, and especially Gothic architecture. Thin stone panels
Rib_vault
Type of roadside inn
Architecture, History & Culture: Articles by the 2003-2004 AKPIA@MIT Visiting Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDF). Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at
Caravanserai
Place of exceptional happiness, delight, and bliss
Kaptan, Kubilay (2013). "Early Islamic Architecture and Structural Configurations" (PDF). International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development. 3 (2):
Paradise
pre-Islamic Central Asia, and saw itself incorporated into many mausoleum and mosque designs with the Islamic expansion, particularly in architecture of
Architecture_of_Afghanistan
Córdoba. Conversion of non-Islamic buildings into mosques influenced distinctive regional styles of Islamic architecture. Upon the capture of Jerusalem
Conversion of non-Islamic places of worship into mosques
Conversion_of_non-Islamic_places_of_worship_into_mosques
Garden style using water, flowers and shade
An Islamic garden is generally an expressive estate of land that includes themes of water and shade. Their most identifiable architectural design reflects
Islamic_garden
Sixth largest island in world
Hindu-Buddhist architecture reflected through the cultural historical heritage of candis built in Sumatra. The third wave is Islamic architecture adopted in
Architecture_of_Sumatra
Tomb in Sasaram, Bihar, India
time of its completion, is considered a significant example of Indo-Islamic architecture and one of the most important monuments in Bihar. It is listed as
Tomb_of_Sher_Shah_Suri
Architectural structure with four arches and a dome
of a much bigger complex. The chahartaq structure was adopted in Islamic architecture. A related concept is čahārqāpū (چهارقاپو). Baze Hoor fire temple
Chahartaq_(architecture)
Overview of architecture in the Bengal region of South Asia
distinct local style of Indo-Islamic architecture, and used decoratively elsewhere in north India in Mughal architecture. Bengal is not rich in good stone
Architecture_of_Bengal
Building style of 13th–16th century in the Middle East
Sheila, eds. (2009). "Architecture; VI. c. 1250–c. 1500; C. Central Islamic lands". The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture. Oxford University
Mamluk_architecture
Building style of the 10th to 12th centuries
Abbasid, Byzantine, Coptic architecture and North African traditions; it bridged early Islamic styles and the medieval architecture of the Mamluks of Egypt
Fatimid_architecture
Overview of the architectural history of Egypt
many architectural styles used in Egyptian buildings over the centuries, including Ancient Egyptian architecture, Greco-Roman architecture, Islamic architecture
Architecture_of_Egypt
Islamic influences on Western art refers to the stylistic and formal influence of Islamic art, defined as the artistic production of the territories ruled
Islamic influences on Western art
Islamic_influences_on_Western_art
Architecture associated with the Seljuks of Rum (Anatolia)
"Architecture; V. c. 900–c. 1250; A. Eastern Islamic lands.". The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195309911
Anatolian_Seljuk_architecture
Architecture of Indian state
variants of wider styles of Indian architecture, both in Hindu temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture. The Nelakondapalli stupa belongs to
Architecture_of_Telangana
Architecture of the Timurid Empire
to Islamic Art and Architecture. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN 9781119068662. Hattstein, Markus; Delius, Peter, eds. (2011). Islam: Art and Architecture. h.f
Timurid_architecture
2020 non-fiction book by Diana Darke
Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe is a non-fiction book by British writer Diana Darke, published by Hurst & Co in 2020
Stealing_from_the_Saracens
Islamic architectural feature
Iberian architecture as Mocárabe (from Arabic: مقربص, romanized: muqarbaṣ), is a form of three-dimensional decoration in Islamic architecture in which
Muqarnas
Construction in stone of alternating colours
stone. It is an Arabic term describing a technique associated with Islamic architecture in the Arab world. The technique is used primarily for decorative
Ablaq
the spread of Islam. Islamic affairs in the country (such as Hajj and Zakat) are regulated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Islamic Foundation Bangladesh
Islam_in_Bangladesh
in use, reflective of a strong Bedouin heritage. Architecture is influenced by elements of Islamic, Arabian and Persian culture. In 1959, Sheikh Rashid
Architecture of the United Arab Emirates
Architecture_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates
Architectural feature of mosques
Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195309911. Bloom, Jonathan M. (2020). Architecture of the Islamic West: North
Minaret
A distinct Indo-Islamic architecture style with local contribution is reflected in the historical buildings of Hyderabad, making it the first and "Best
Architecture_of_Hyderabad
or a wall opposite the minbar. Dakkah Hillenbrand, Robert (1994). Islamic Architecture: Form, function, and meaning. New York: Columbia University Press
Dikka
Range of similar indigenous architectural styles in West Africa
adoption of traditional local forms not previously associated with Islamic architecture. Under Songhai influence, minarets took on a more pyramidal appearance
Sudano-Sahelian_architecture
Joint that interlocks blocks
found in pre-Frankish buildings, in Roman Spain and Roman France. In Islamic architecture, the earliest joggles were in the desert castles of the Umayyad Caliphate
Joggle_(architecture)
American-Canadian post doctoral-researcher
his discoveries of quasicrystal patterns (girih tiles) in medieval Islamic architecture, early precision compound machines in ancient China, and man's first
Peter_Lu
Mosque and architectural landmark in Cairo, Egypt
Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center, including the Masjid Misr also known as the Grand Mosque, is a mosque, religious center, and architectural landmark located
Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center
Egypt's_Islamic_Cultural_Center
portal Islam portal Shia Islam in the Indian subcontinent Hindu–Muslim unity Indo-Islamic architecture Mughal architecture Islamic art History of Islam List
Islam_in_India
Period of architecture in North Africa and Spain
Islamic) architecture shared across these territories, continuing some of the trends of the preceding Almoravid period and of Almoravid architecture.
Almohad_architecture
other regions inhabited by Somalis, as well as the fusion of Somalo-Islamic architecture with Western designs in contemporary times. List of castles, palaces
Somali_architecture
Architecture in Libya spans thousands of years and includes ancient Roman sites, Islamic architecture, and modern architecture. Tripoli was founded as
Architecture_of_Libya
thought to be forbidden in Islam. In terms of material culture, one finds decorative motifs from central Asian Islamic architecture and calligraphy and the
Islam_in_China
Academic study of Islam, Islamic civilizations and their impact on the world
of the Muslim world, historiography, Islamic law, Islamic theology and Islamic philosophy. Specialists in Islamic studies concentrate on the detailed,
Islamic_studies
Curved structure that spans a space and may support a load
emphasize the interlocking pattern. Joggled arches are common in Islamic architecture, including at the Bab al-Nasr in Cairo (1087). A true arch, due to
Arch
Significance of the colour green in Islam
holds a distinct significance in Islamic culture, as it has appeared with symbolic meanings throughout various Islamic eras and among different schools
Green_in_Islam
Architectural term for an arched roof
to the outer wall. The Muqarnas is a form of vaulting common in Islamic architecture. The 20th century saw great advances in reinforced concrete design
Vault_(architecture)
example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its origin lies in the moving circumstances of its commission and the culture and history of an Islamic Mughal Empire's
Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal
Origins_and_architecture_of_the_Taj_Mahal
www.360doc.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-09-17. "How China is tearing down Islam" Islamic Architecture in Xinjiang Islamic Architecture in Xinjiang
List_of_mosques_in_China
1906. The mosque is noted as the most important part of Malian and Islamic architecture, as it is crucial to understanding both current and historical norms
Architecture_of_Mali
Mosque in Iran
since 2012. It is one of the largest and most important monuments of Islamic architecture in Iran. The first mosque on this site was built circa 771, during
Jameh_Mosque_of_Isfahan
Structure in Iranian and Islamic architecture
decoration. Iwans are most commonly associated with Islamic architecture; however, the form is pre-Islamic Iranian in origin and was invented much earlier
Iwan
Overview of architecture in Lahore
Islamic faith and mandir or temple of the Hindu religion, but it is also, like its Islamic and Hindu counterparts, the keynote of Sikh architecture.
Architecture_of_Lahore
University in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
a royal decree in 1981. UQU started primarily as an Islamic university offering degrees in Islamic Law, Theology and Arabic language studies. It now offers
Umm_al-Qura_University
Irish scholar of Islam
Bernard O'Kane is an Irish Islamic studies scholar and Iranologist and Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo.
Bernard_O'Kane_(scholar)
Emblematic arch common in Moorish architecture
had not been realized, it became emblematic of Islamic architecture, especially Moorish architecture and Mozarabic art in Iberia. It also made later
Horseshoe_arch
Type of fortress in Arab or Islamic regions
Islamic architecture. Routledge. p. 236. ISBN 9781134613663. Central part of a town or citadel. Bloom, Jonathan M. (2020). "Glossary". Architecture of
Kasbah
Period of architecture in North Africa
region of present-day Algeria. It is a continuation of the western Islamic architectural traditions, often known as the "Hispano-Moresque style," with elements
Zayyanid_architecture
Domes in Islamic architecture
koubba, is a cupola or domed structure, typically a tomb or shrine in Islamic architecture. In many regions, such as North Africa, the term qubba is applied
Qubba
Topics referred to by the same term
king of the First Dynasty of Egypt Qa'a (room), a guest room in Islamic architecture Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education in the UK The QAA Podcast
Qaa_(disambiguation)
Italian architect (1897–1961)
and notable contributor to 20th-century Islamic architecture. Rossi was born in Rome and studied architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma,
Mario_Rossi_(architect)
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