ARCH 118-MODULE 1A-PART 1

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What are 3 building types of middle east architecture?

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MOSQUES, TOMBS, PALACES

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Characteristics of middle east architecture?

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MOSAIC, SYMMETRY, ARABESQUE, NO PEOPLE, CALLIGRAPHY

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Geometric pattern?

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TESSELATIONS

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3 components of islam structures?

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DOME, ARCH, VAULT

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Origin of mosque. Most basic origin of mosque?

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THE HOUSE OF THE PROPHET AT MEDINA

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Several early space-types within a mosque?

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ABLUTION WELL, PORTICOS, MINARET, COURTYARD

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Essential for cleansing ritual (wudhu) to take place

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ABLUTION WELL

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Entrances bounded by columns

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PORTICOS

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Initially, a makeshift tower from which muezzins call out for prayer

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MINARET

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A key space for gathering and preaching

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COURTYARD