The Dome of the Rock known as Qubbat As-Sakhrah‚ found in Jerusalem‚ was built by the order of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik between AD 687 and 691. Engineers‚ Raja ibn Haywah‚ a muslim theologian from Beit She’an‚ and Yazid Ibn Salam‚ a non-Arab and a Jerusalem native‚ were tasked to build the Dome of the Rock. Historically‚ it is one of the most iconic monumental buildings in the early Islamic history and is an excellent artistic creation of mankind. It became the symbol of unity of the three monotheistic
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What do you think of Mythology? Myth means many things. To some people it means little more than a “lie”. To others it has no truth value‚ but refers to a type of story. To some it’s an ancient story that holds some importance in their life. It is an anonymous‚ traditional story that explains a belief‚ a custom‚ or a mysterious natural phenomenon. The term Myth originated from the Greek word ‘Mythos’ which means story. As time passed these narratives were believed by many people and considered
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The media tends to represent women in society in a limited number of ways. In a typical TV slot the ads will consist of Males being independent‚ hard working class men. The women on the other hand are portrayed as carers‚ nurtures and above all looking after there families. They are always captured behind a stove cooking something for the family with a big cheesy grin on there face. Unlike males‚ women in advertising only have 3 main categories in which they can be represented. They are Domestic
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Teri Wilson March 1‚ 2010 Professor Hollinger Module 5 JEWISH‚ EARLY CHRISTIAN‚ BYZANTINE AND ISLAMIC ART Every religion has its own approach to art and architecture. An assessment between different traditions can offer an illuminating insight into the varying religious outlooks and theologies. Architecture‚ as well as art‚ is influenced by a number of forces in society‚ in the environment‚ in the psychology of the people who produce it‚ and in different institutions. It is an expression of inner
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The Alhambra (/ælˈhæmbrə/‚ Spanish: [aˈlambɾa])[a] the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra‚[b] is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada‚ Andalusia‚ Spain. It was originally constructed as a fortress in 889 and later converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I‚ Sultan of Granada.[1] The Alhambra’s Islamic palaces were built for the last Muslim emirs in Spain and its court of the Nasrid dynasty. After the Reconquista by theReyes Católicos ("Catholic Monarchs") in 1492‚ some portions
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Islamic Art Islamic art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of color and its superb balance between design and form‚ Islamic art creates an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends distances in time and space‚ as well as differences in language‚ culture‚ and creed. Islamic art not only invites a closer look but also beckons the viewer to learn more. "The term Islamic
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Abdulahi Jama Art appreciation Lu mulder Fall 2012 Islamic calligraphy and arabesque. Islamic art is intellectual‚ refined and decorative; it contains no strong emotions and pathos but exhibits serene harmony. The term Islamic art covers a broad range of traditions‚ from metal work‚ carpet weaving‚ calligraphy and arabesque to architecture. It includes religious art as well as art made by and for Muslims and object made for Muslims by artists of other faiths. Islamic art can mean different
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Shrines are holy places where Muslims go to worship. Some famous ones are the Kaaba and The Dome of the Rock. There are many mosques and shrines. There are more than thirty-four shrines and mosques the buildings have been preserved for a long time. Saudi Arabia‚ Iraq‚ and many other countries are locations of these shrines. Three known shrines/mosques are the Hira where Muhammad received a revelation from God. Quba mosque is the oldest mosque. The construction was started by Muhammad. It was rebuilt
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THE DOME OF THE ROCK The dome of the rock‚ Qubbat Al-Sakhra‚ known as the oldest Islamic Monument and the second holy shrines of Muslims‚ it represents the Islamic civilization and it is the first Muslim masterpiece. Building the dome of the rock took approximately 3 years between 688-691 A.C by an order from (caliph Abd al-Malik Bin Marwan)‚ half a century after Prophet Mohammed (Piece and blessings be upon him) Died. It is located in the area of (Al Haram Al Sharef or temple mount) in Jerusalem
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the center of the Dome of the Rock is a gigantic rock which is believed to be the spot in which Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his son Ismail. Close Panel However‚ today it is seen as a representation of Muhammad’s journey. 1 The Rock itself is surrounded by two ambulatories along with a octagonal exterior wall. Close Panel 2 The Dome of the Rock is composed of four piers and twelve columns‚ which supports the rounded drum that holds a two-layered dome more than 20 meters
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