The mosque below is a great example of the geometrical architecture that the islamic architects brought to the world. Many of our homes today follow a geometrical pattern but are less ornate than most mosques.
Literature during this time was a range from poetry to philosophy. The Book of OneThousand and One Nights became very popular in the west when it was translated by
Antoine Galland. This book has had many movies and TV shows made as a spin off to it including characters such as Aladdin and Sinbad.
Pottery and textiles in this era were very ornate and contained artwork that featured vine and floral influences. Calligraphy also was one art form that took off as a way of writing and expressing oneself.
Through Islamic science we now have
Literature during this time was a range from poetry to philosophy. The Book of OneThousand and One Nights became very popular in the west when it was translated by
Antoine Galland. This book has had many movies and TV shows made as a spin off to it including characters such as Aladdin and Sinbad.
Pottery and textiles in this era were very ornate and contained artwork that featured vine and floral influences. Calligraphy also was one art form that took off as a way of writing and expressing oneself.
Through Islamic science we now have