HOA 03 Islamic - Iran Architecture

Refers to all those visual aspects
and physical features that
comprise the appearance of every
historic building.

• Architectural Character

• Architectural Element

• Architectural Composition

• Architectural Features

Focuses on the fragments, parts
or composition of the rich and
complex architectural collage.

• Architectural Features

• Architectural Character

• Architectural Element

• Architectural Composition

Known for its radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical
silhouettes, this distinctive approach has been popular in the
Muslim world since the 7th century.

• Nepal Architecture

• Indian Architecture

• Iran Architecture

• Islamic Architecture

Islamic Architecture is sometimes called _________.

• Saracenic Architecture

• Sarcenique Architecture

• Serenic Architecture

• Sarascenique Architecture

A Muslim house of worship. The word evolved from the Arabic term masjid,
which means "place of prostration." (For worship purposes.)

• Tomb

• Mosque

• Palace

• Fortress

For burial/memorial or mausoleum purposes.

• Palace

• Tomb

• Madrasa

• Mosque

Serves as a home or residential purpose.

• Fortress

• Mosque

• Palace

• Tomb

A large building or complex of buildings used as a military stronghold and use as protection for invaders.

• Fortress

• Madrasa

• Mosque

• Tomb

Building for learning and education. "Madrasa" a place of
learning. It could be any type of school or college

• Mosque

• Palace

• Fortress

• School

It is one of the oldest elements of
Islamic architecture and is found next
to most mosques. A tower-like structure featuring small
windows and an enclosed staircase.

• Mihrab

• Minaret

• Mecca

• Muqarnas