Abbasid

Islamic architecture from 750–1258.

Overview

Abbasid architecture used brick and stucco for mosques and palaces with large courtyards and intricate designs.

Core Characteristics

• Arches and ornate stucco.
• Religious and civic focus.
• Geometric and arabesque patterns.

Notable Examples

• Great Mosque of Samarra (Iraq, 851, brick mosque).
• Abbasid Palace (Iraq, 9th century, brick palace).

Architectural Connections

• Religious: Mosques and palaces.
• Middle Eastern: Regional prominence.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Abbasid architecture influenced Fatimid architecture with its decorative style.

Related Concepts & Architects

Local Traditional (related architect), Ornamentation (theory), Arch (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)