D7

For Your Initial Post:

Identify 3-4 key features common to mosques across regions, such as:

The specific architectural element (mihrab, minaret, etc.)

The purpose or function of this element in Islamic worship

How this element appears consistently across different regions

Discuss at least one specific regional variation, clearly stating:

The region where this variation appears

How it differs from mosques in other regions

What cultural, geographical, or historical factors might explain this difference

Provide at least one specific named mosque as an example, including:

Its location and approximate date

Which common features it demonstrates

What unique regional characteristics it shows

Support your analysis with specific details from the textbook with IN-TEXT CITATIONS

For Your Response Post:

Reference specific points from your classmate’s example

Identify Roman or Byzantine influences in their example, such as:

Architectural forms borrowed from earlier traditions

Construction techniques or materials

Decorative elements or spatial arrangements

Explain why these influences might appear (historical context, practical considerations, etc.)

Support your observations with evidence from the textbook

Remember to focus on specific named examples from your textbook, rather than general concepts. The assignment is looking for concrete instances compared to specific mosques from the textbook, not broad observations about Islamic architecture.

Don’t forget to cite your work:

Works Cited: Kleiner, Fred S. Gardner’s Art through the Ages: A Global History. Available from: Columbia College, (16th Edition). Cengage Learning US, 2019.

In Text Citation: (Kleiner 123) *Or whatever page number you found your info on!