28 janv. 700 - Great Mosque
Description:
grand mosque of Isfahanstone, brick, wood, plaster, and glazed ceramic tile
umma= muslim community
facilitates public mobility and commercial activity but the primary function is a palace for prayer
4-iwan design (iwan= a vaulted space that opens on one side to a courtyard)
earth colored exterior- simplicity
interior is more complex w/ dome soffits (undersides) that have varried geometric designs
Maqarnas= traditional islamic cusped niches
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
28 janv. 700
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 1326 ans