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Islamic Art and Architecture

This page introduced you to the important elements of Islamic art and architecture. Read on for activities that you can use to improve your understanding.

Islamic Art - Selected titles at QU Library

E-Books

Islamic Architecture - Selected titles at QU

Search Terms

For books on Islamic Art topics, try these keywords and phrases:

Islamic arabesques
Islamic architecture
Islamic art
Islamic art and symbolism
Islamic calligraphy
Islamic decoration and ornament
Islamic design
Islamic gardens
Islamic metal-work
Islamic rugs
Islamic textile fabrics
Islamic tiles
Minarets
Mosques

Library of Congress Call Numbers

Browse the Library shelves using the call numbers below for books on Islamic Art and Architecture. Browsing the Library shelves can be fun. Just remember, we may have many more ebooks on this topic, so be sure to search the Library Catalog.

N6250                  Islamic Art

NA                      Architecture

NA4050.I5            Islamic Inscriptions

NK3636.5             Islamic Calligraphy

NK3600-9990        Decorative Arts

Keyword Mapping Tools

 

Keyword Mapping Tools can be useful when exploring a new topic. Try using this for discovering new keywords or for broadening or narrowing your search.

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