Problem
Art History: Islamic Art & Architecture
A. Why were early Muslims so opposed to tombs?
B. Who were some of the important people who received the first mausolea?
C. The origins of the mausoleum lie in Roman/Christian culture. Why?
D. How would a devout Muslim make his tomb more "respectable"?
E. How does Sufi tradition provide a category of mausolea?
F. What is the connection between tombs and shade?
G. What is the most basic plan of these mausolea?
H. Understand the concept of "Baraka" - to Whose tombs was it attached?