ARExplore the Museum / Art and Architecture
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m | Sunday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m | Sunday to Thursday
The role of mathematics and art in Islamic architecture is examined through interactive exhibits and models. Famous examples of arabesque and geometric art, and architectural masterpieces, are also presented.
Four glass cabinets contain accurate scale models of four examples of iconic Islamic architecture:
Muslim architects developed a wide variety of new forms for use in their buildings.
Some of the many examples of Islamic architectural masterpieces are showcased in this touch screen display.
This display explores the way in which the picturesque arabesque has been used in Islamic architecture and art.
Islamic towns and cities were developed along strict principles that took into account religious, social, economic and political norms. This dual projected display shows the typical sequence of events in the development of an Islamic village into a town and city.
Watch VideoSymmetrical geometric designs were widely used in Islamic art and design, and can be created by visitors using the multi-touch table.
This fascinating interactive touch screen display explores the use of the Golden Mean and Fibonacci numbers in Islamic Art and Architecture as well as in nature.
Due to limited capacity, admission to the Museum is limited to community & the University's invited guests.
The Museum is located in the Museum and Conference Building (Building 19), on level 1.
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