The Influence of Pre-Islamic near & Middle East Art and Architecture on Islamic Art & Architecture/History and Theory

This article presents a Chorological /Historical review of a worldwide and history-wide architectural phenomena named “Islamic Architecture” with special emphasis on appearance of that in first nations that accept Islam either by believing or by force. Defining the phenomenon named “Islamic Architecture” may be led via a series of methods. This paper is considering the historical dimensions, elements and the function of the social and cultural system in sort of the presence of religious elements in various architectural forms or the usage of particular colors or motifs.