Islamic Art

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The structure is located in

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Agra

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The structure's exterior is decorated with a combination of

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inlaid stone and verses from the Quran

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The carved decoration on the work has been interpreted as symbolic of the political power and legitimacy of the ruler based on representations of falcon eggs, which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate.

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representations of falcon eggs, which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate

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The work shown is an example of

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a carved pyxis, which once held containers of fragrant perfume

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In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys

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the importance of the spiritual message being communicated

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The mosque shown is located in

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Spain

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The double-tiered columns allowed for all of the following EXCEPT: barrel-vaulted roofing, decorative rhythm and repetition, a higher roof to make up for the short columns, the entrance of light and air into the hall

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barrel-vaulted roofing

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Ornamentation on the surfaces of Islamic religious architecture often includes: figures of religious leaders, mythological characters, historical scenes, calligraphic panels.

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calligraphic panels

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When displayed for daily purposes without his splendid robes, the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating

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the moment of his enlightenment

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Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to

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allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the prescribed ritual of circumambulation