Feature: What are the Key Features of Islamic Architecture? [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Nadine Hajjar
ORIGINAL CITY
Montreal
Original Date
February 18, 2018
DESCRIPTION
In this afikra feature, Nadine Hajjar talks about the different types of buildings in Islamic architecture in general: The mosque, the Tomb, the Fort, the Madrasa and the Palace during the period spanning between the 7th and the 19th century. An example is presented in detail: The Al Hambra palace in Granada with its layout, decorative elements and building materials.
ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
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Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.
