Chapter 8: Islamic Art

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  1. 5. Tall towers from which the faithful are called to prayer are called __________.
  2. 6. The Hall of the Abencerrajes at the Alhambra evokes a heavenly space with its star-shaped dome, formed of ________ to create a dematerialized architectural form.
  3. 9. This structure features four iwans arranged around an internal courtyard. Hint: Two Words, No Spaces, 1 Hyphen
  4. 10. The great royal center of book production at Herat was founded under the patronage of the Persian ______ dynasty.
  5. 14. A place of worship where Muslims gather on Fridays for public worship is called a __________.
  6. 18. The Alhambra palace complex was the seat of the __________.
  7. 25. At Masji-i Jami, muqarnas embellish the __________. Hint: Two Words, No Spaces
  8. 26. What current political structures exist in the Islamic world after the dissolution of the great Islamic empires in the twentieth century? Hint: Contains 1 Hyphen
  9. 28. "Bihzad’s Yusuf Fleeing Zulayhka" is different from "The Court of Gayumars" because it has ____-__________ architectural features.
  10. 29. "Yusuf Fleeing Zulayhka" and "The Baptistery of St. Louis" are similar because they feature __________ scenes.
  11. 31. The mosaic friezes in the Dome of the Rock depict the __________ of Paradise.
  12. 33. The Baptistery of St. Louis features figural designs created by inlaid ________.
  13. 34. At the Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center in Rome, the prayer hall references the prayer hall of the Sultan Selim Mosque in its large __________.
  14. 35. In Egypt and Syria, mosques were primarily illuminated with enameled glass __________.
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  1. 1. The Great Mosque of __________ has a hypostyle hall comprised of horseshoe arches.
  2. 2. At the Great Mosque of Damascus, the three long aisles of the structure form the __________ wall.
  3. 3. At the Great Mosque of Córdoba, the glass and ceramic mosaics demonstrate the influence of __________ art.
  4. 4. The first great monument of Islamic art is the Dome of the Rock in __________.
  5. 7. Which building inspired Ottoman architects like Sinan? Hint: Two Words, No Spaces
  6. 8. White pottery in the Nishapur region, such as the plate with kufic border from Khurasan, was influenced by Chinese __________.
  7. 11. The monograms developed by the Ottomans to symbolize the authority of the sultan on official seals, coins, buildings, and documents are called __________.
  8. 12. The earliest form of Islamic calligraphy was called __________.
  9. 13. The decoration at the Great Mosque of Córdoba contains __________ vegetation.
  10. 15. Islamic carpets, such as the Ardabil Carpet, were typically used for Muslim __________.
  11. 16. The pulpit for the prayer leader is called the __________.
  12. 17. In Islamic architecture, a vaulted open room.
  13. 19. The _______ Selim Mosque exemplifies the architectural style of the Ottomans.
  14. 20. In a mosque, the enclosure in front of the mihrab for the ruler and other dignitaries is called a __________.
  15. 21. The architectural focus of the Court of the ________ at the Alhambra was directed toward the sunken gardens, fountains, and water channels.
  16. 22. At a mosque, the qibla wall is oriented toward Mecca and identified by a __________.
  17. 23. The _______ Court was the intended audience for "The Court of Gayumars."
  18. 24. Means “submission to [God’s will]”
  19. 27. Which of the following is the Islamic art form best known in Europe and highly prized by Westerners?
  20. 30. Islamic art is characterized by complex geometric designs and scrolling vines known outside the Islamic world as __________.
  21. 32. Sultan Muhammad’s "The Court of Gayumars" depicts the idyllic reign of the first _______.