Eighteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society

Abstract

This study defines the aesthetics of urbanization in the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and highlight the most important Islamic arts and artistic landmarks in it. By defining the concepts of this study and showing the urban and artistic aesthetics in Sheikh Zayed Mosque and its most important innovations. And the treasures it contains in cladding, lighting, and carpets, in addition to the inscriptions and layout of Quranic verses written on its walls. The idea of establishing the Sheikh Zayed Mosque began in the late eighties, and construction began in 1996 by building a plateau high above sea level, and work on it took about 11 years. One of the most important results I reached was that the message of building this mosque is to be a global edifice reflecting the spirit of tolerant Islam. It bears the name of the late Sheikh Zayed, his vision and message, and the outstanding contributions and achievements in the Sheikh Zayed Mosque indicate the aesthetics of Islamic arts and its great role. This great edifice and the fact that the researcher in the aesthetics of Islamic arts touches its multiplicity, reflecting the true richness of these arts. Muslim scholars are considered the first to innovate some plastic arts. We should not overlook that those Islamic arts witnessed pages of brilliance and prosperity, confirming Islam’s civilizational orientation.