Ottoman architecture: Mosques of Istanbul

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Presentation   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Ottoman architecture: Mosques of Istanbul The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, better known as the Blue Mosque, is located in Istanbul, Turkey in Sultanahmet Square. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque.. Sultan Ahmed I.. History of the mosque.. Importance of the location.. Reasons why Sultan Ahmed I built the mosque.. Symbol of power.. Matching the size of the older mosques.. Architecture.. Ottoman...»

The city of Alexandria - Egypt

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « for his architectural feats in Istanbul, built an remained relatively intact; its Ottoman architecture and the were preserved in houses, mosques, and okelles ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Population estimates.. Location and history.. The construction of the city.. Location.. Ptolemaic Alexandria.. The Lighthouse of Pharos.. The Jewish community.. The Arab Muslim conquerors of Egypt.. Recent research.. A new city...»

The history of the Islamic tile

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « tradition of brick and stone architecture, and tilework Mosques and madrasahs feature tiling inside and out Ottoman Sultan Selim (1512-1220) had them produce ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tile production.. Decorative techniques.. Underglaze and overglaze painting.. Abbasid potteries.. Ceramics industry of Iraq in the 10th century.. The Seljuqs and Il-khanid era.....»

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