Архітектура та Будівництво - Islamic Architecture

a place of worship, used by Muslims

мечеть

a thin and tall tower, often on top of a mosque, from which Muslim are summoned to prayers

мінарет

a curved space in a mosque that shows Muslims which direction to face during prayer, serving as a central spot for worshippers

міхраб, молельний ніша

a stepped pulpit used by the imam to deliver sermons during congregational prayers

мінбар, погей

intricate, flowing decorative patterns of intertwined plant motifs, often seen in tilework, woodwork, and stucco

арабеска, узор арабеска

a covered arcade or portico often surrounding a courtyard, providing shade and shelter for circulation and gatherings

критий аркад, портик

intricate mosaic tilework, typically featuring small, hand-cut geometric shapes, commonly used to adorn walls, floors, and fountains

зельїдж, мозаїка зельїдж

an architectural element used to catch and direct natural breezes for cooling and ventilation in hot climates

вітровловлювач, вітровий уловлювач

a vaulted space or arched portal, often with a large open entrance, leading to a courtyard or central hall in Islamic architecture

іван

a decorative architectural element in Islamic art characterized by a series of intricate, tiered, and geometrically arranged niches or stalactite-like structures that create a visually stunning and complex pattern

мукарнас, декоративний архітектурний елемент

a symmetrical and intricate design created by interlocking geometric shapes, commonly used in decorative elements

геометричний візерунок, геометричний малюнок

a traditional architectural element often seen in Middle Eastern buildings, especially in windows or balconies, consisting of wooden screens or panels that allow air to pass through while keeping the area private and providing shade from the sun

машрабія, машрабія (архітектурний елемент)

the wall within a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca, toward which Muslims face during their prayers, typically marked by the presence of the mihrab

стіна кібли, стіна кібли

a black cube-like building located inside a mosque in Mecca, which is the holiest place for Muslims and which they pray towards and walk around as a religious ceremony

Кабба

a type of ceramic tile produced in the town of Iznik, Turkey, known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and floral motifs, often used in the decoration of mosques, palaces, and other architectural structures

плитка Ізніка, керамічна плитка Ізніка

a public water fountain, typically found in Islamic cities, providing free drinking water to the community, especially to travelers and the needy

себіль, публічний фонтан

an enclosed area or screen within a mosque, usually located near the mihrab, designed to separate dignitaries or the ruling authority from the general congregation during prayers

максура, maqsurah

a perforated stone screen with intricate patterns used in Islamic architecture for decorative windows, partitions, and enclosures

джалі, перфорована перегородка

a Moroccan plastering technique used in Islamic-influenced architecture to create a polished, waterproof surface on interior walls and structures

таделакт

a central hall or reception room in Islamic architecture, commonly found in traditional Middle Eastern homes and palaces, serving as a spacious gathering area for social events

каа, центральна зала

the balcony or gallery located at the top of a minaret, typically used by the muezzin, the caller to prayer, to deliver the adhan, the call to prayer

балкон, галерея

the central courtyard in Islamic architecture, often enclosed by arcades, serving as a communal gathering space for various activities

центральний двір, сахн

a sacred or restricted area within a mosque or other religious sites, typically designated for prayer or religious activities

харам, сакральна зона