How Did Islamic Architecture Influence Western Architecture? [Student Presentation]

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PRESENTER

Fellwa Abahsain

ORIGINAL DATE

June 10, 2023

SCHOOL

Makers Learning School International Riyadh

Description

Fellwa explores Islamic architecture and its influence on western architecture. She delves deeper into the history of islamic architecture, its elements, and how it influenced the west.

Fellwa Abahsain is a freshmen at Makers Learning School International, Riyadh . She is one of the 8 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Youth Academy 4th Cohort.

About Global Youth Academy

afikra Global Youth Academy is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

Sources & Future References

• Islamic architecture | Britannica

• De Ferranti - Islamic architecture

• 8 Masterpieces of Islamic Architecture | Britannica

• Alhambra | Britannica

• Monuments & Tombs in Islamic Architecture | by Yasmine Sadek | Medium

• Dominant Architectural Structures in Islam - Synonym

• Samanids Mausoleum, Bukhara

• 6 Key Characteristics of Islamic Architecture

• How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe | Diana Darke - YouTube

• When Europe Stole From Islamic Architecture | Architect Magazine

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