Gothic architecture, known for its dramatic arches, soaring spires, and intricate detailing, took shape during the medieval period. However, while many credit European architects for …

This chapter investigates the cultural origins of what might be called ‘Islamic Gothic’, highlighting its most common conventions concerning the representation of women haunted by malevolent …

Oct 10, 2025 · Gothic architecture, influenced by Islamic design, was deeply influenced by centuries of innovation from the Islamic world. The Gothic style was adopted in the late 13th to …

Aug 9, 2023 · Religion and religious scholars have influenced and changed art throughout history. This article focuses on The Islamic roots of Gothic architecture and its influence on the west.

These studies can support diverse inquiries about both Islamic and Gothic architecture and can be used as a resource to support studies and research towards designing based on religion or …

Oct 1, 2025 · Trace Gothic architecture's defining feature—the key to its soaring height and light—from 9th-century Islamic engineering in Cairo and Spain to the great cathedrals of France.

With Islamic architecture, the design of the mosques reflects certain practices and beliefs of Muslims as well. For example, the Great Mosque of Kairouan presents the common design for …

Mar 9, 2020 · This article studies the focus on the religions of Islam and Christianity in terms of architecture and presents a general philosophy of both styles to comprehend the idea behind …

Based on the findings from the literature and case study analysis, it can be concluded that Islamic architecture had an influence on the architectural Gothic style during the Middle Ages.

The study concluded that there are large number of Islamic architecture elements (architectural and decorative) that have affected and sometimes were directly transferred to the Gothic style …