1. Islamic Tiles

2. Muhammad • Born in 570 in Saudi Arabia • Wrote the Qur’an and began to preach in 610 • Islam is Arabic for “submission” • The Qur’an teaches against idolatry and realistic images are not often seen in Islamic art

3. 5 Pillars of Islam • Profession of faith • Prayer (5 times a day) • Almsgiving (tax to the poor) • Fasting (during Ramadan) • Pilgrimage (to Mecca)

4. 3 types of Islamic patterns • Calligraphy • Geometric designs • Plantlike designs

5. Calligraphy • The art of beautiful writing • Found in the Qur’an, books, on buildings, etc.

6. Geometric Designs • Express the logic and order of the universe

7. Plantlike Patterns • Show appreciation for Allah’s (Arabic for God) creation

8. Tiles • Decorate buildings • Patterns can go on forever