Thursday, October 10, 2013

Medieval Middle East - Islam - Mosques, Religious Practice, Art

Mosque by David Macaulay
What You Will See Inside a Mosque by Aisha Karen Khan and Aaron Pepis
Islamic Art and Culture: A Visual History by Nasser Khalili

Discussion:
Structure, components, function of the Mosque
Religious art in Islam
Daily prayer, ablutions, occasional prayer (meals etc)

Activity:
History journal
Picture study: mosques around the world, illuminated Qur'an
Visit the Islamic Center of Washington, DC

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