Islamic Architecture
Alia F. Hasan
Articles
This article is on Palestinian artists (or other artists whose work focuses on Palestine) and includes links to online displays of various artists' work.
The Jordan Pavilion at Expo 2000 (Part 2)
Learn about a recent architectural project that attempts to capture the essence of the culture and history of Jordan. (Part 2)
The Jordan Pavilion at Expo 2000 (Part 1)
Learn about a recent architectural project that attempts to capture the essence of the culture and history of Jordan.
Imagining a Whole New Architecture:
A biography on the architect and visionary, Hassan Fathy.
Islamic and Arabic Art on the Web
Looking for a virtual journey through museums displaying Islamic Art? Look no further than the web.
The Many Splendors of Islamic Art- Part II
Part II on the Splendors of Islamic Art covers calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts, and concludes the two articles.
The Many Splendors of Islamic Art: Part I
The first of two, this article discusses some of the beautiful types of Islamic Art.
Islamic Architecture 101: Some Basics
This is meant to be an introductory sort of article for those unfamiliar with the subject. Some common terms are defined within the article and there is a short list of other terms at the end.
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture: Part II
This is Part II of 2 articles on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. This one discusses the most recent winning projects of the Muslim world outside of the Middle East as well as concludes both articles.
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture: Part I
This article is on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. This first part is on the recent winning projects within the Middle East while part II will be on the projects outside the Middle East but within the Islamic world.
This article is on the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and briefly discusses its history and transformations.
The New Mosques: Islamic Centers in North America
This article discusses a few mosques of the last century in North America.
Islamic Architecture in the New Millennium
Rather than any sort of prediction for the Islamic Architecture of the future, this article discusses some of the trends I would like to see.
This article is on the decorative art of Oriental Carpets and their popularity in the West.
Arabic Calligraphy: The Art of the Calligraphy Scripts in Islamic History
This article discusses Arabic calligraphy as an art form. This important art form has relevance to architecture because it is so widely used to decorate religious buildings.
Hassan Fathy and the New Gourna Experiment
This article is on Hassan Fathy the architect and his New Gourna project in Egypt. The project involved traditional mud brick construction.
The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis
This article is on the Taj Mahal and briefly discusses its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions.
The Devastation of the Turkey Quake: Who is to Blame?
This is a current event article discussing the recent earthquake in Turkey and how the great loss of life could possibly have been avoided.
This article reminisces a trip I took to Palestine. A walk through a village becomes more than a simple walk.
Architectural Heritage in the Middle East
Architectural heritage and preservation, although practiced for some time in most of the world, is a relatively new concept in the Middle East.This article discusses attempts by some countries and organizations in the Middle East to change that.
Overview of Islamic Gardens Part III: MUGHAL INDIA
This article is on the gardens of Mughal India and breifly discusses three gardens. This is the final article of the three part series on Islamic gardens.
Overview of Islamic Gardens: MUSLIM SPAIN
This article is on the gardens of Muslim Spain but specifically the Alhambra and Generalife.
Overview of Islamic Gardens: PERSIA
This article is the first of three on the history of Islamic Gardens and covers the gardens of Persia. The next in the series will be on Muslim Spain and the last will be on Mughal India.
The Suleymaniye Mosque: Beyond Inspiration
This article is about the Suleymaniye Mosque in Turkey and its inspiration the Hagia Sophia.