This course aims to familiarize students with Islamic Architecture during several eras of the Islamic civilization. Students will learn the general circumstances behind the emergence of main features of Art and Architecture of the Islamic World.  The major  themes, principles and theories connected with Islamic architectural heritage, elements such unity, proportion, composition, rhythm and balance form an essential part of this course.  The study follows a chronological order of historical development of these elements which were behind the rise of the much renowned Islamic architecture.