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What’s Islamic architecture to you?
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What’s Islamic architecture to you?

hours 1,5
grade 10 onwards
2 classroom materials
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Is there such a thing as Islamic architecture? If so, then what are its typical characteristics? By contemplating and comparing different construction forms the cultural influences of diverse traditions can be recognised on mosques.

 

LEARNING GOALS AND COMPETENCES

  • to reflect on space and it’s design
  • to observe architecture
  • to reflect on regional features of architecture
  • to become creative yourself

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In the TAMAM project, mosque communities have been working with the Museum for Islamic Art since 2015 to develop new ways of teaching culture. Following the publication of teaching materials, a free app was released that uses augmented reality to present background information on selected objects in the collection.

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