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Course: AP®︎/College Art History > Unit 8. Lesson 1: West Africa. Great Mosque of Djenné. Benin Plaques. Benin Plaque: Equestrian Oba and Attendants. Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool), Asante people. Owie Kimou, Portrait Mask (Mblo) of Moya Yanso (Baule peoples) Bundu / Sowei Helmet Mask (Mende peoples) Male figure, Ikenga (Igbo Peoples)
The work shown is the Great Mosque of Djenné, which was founded in Mali c. 1200 C.E. The structure demonstrates characteristics of mosque architecture specific to its location. Describe at least two materials or techniques used in the construction of the Great Mosque of Djenné.
AP Art History Resource Site - 168. Great Mosque of Djenné. Smarthistory: Great Mosque of Djenné (Djenné peoples) by DR. ELISA DAINESE. NYT: A tribute to Islam, earthen...
The Great Mosque of Djenné is a famous mosque located in Djenné, Mali. It is considered one of the greatest achievements of Sudano-Sahelian architecture and is made primarily out of mud bricks.
As one of the wonders of Africa, and one of the most unique religious buildings in the world, the Great Mosque of Djenné, in present-day Mali, is also the greatest achievement of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. It is also the largest mud-built structure in the world.
As one of the wonders of Africa, and one of the most unique religious buildings in the world, the Great Mosque of Djenné, in present-day Mali, is also the greatest achievement of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. It is also the largest mud-built structure in the world.
The Great Mosque of Djenne holds immense significance as it symbolizes both religious devotion and cultural identity in West Africa. Architecturally, it represents a key example of Sudano-Sahelian style, blending local materials with Islamic design principles.
