The Genesis of Schools and its Architecture in The Arab-Islamic Civilization

Abstract

This research aims to determine the genesis of the schools in the Arab Islamic civilizations and how the educational function has separated from the mosque. Also highlighted the historical, religious, architectural conditions that led to school's emergence. Then, aims to study the different architectural styles of schools across the whole region of Islamic world through studying the architectural plans and forms in order to understand the functions of the spaces and the multi-functional spaces feature. In addition to present an understanding vision for the educational system and discuss its religious specialist , and give a definition for the educational role of the mosque and the continuity of this role in the light of having a new building for education. Though, mention the architectural roots which have various design styles and forms such as residential , religious or the charitable building, even the defensible architectural building like (fortresses,ribat). The conclusion for this research was oriented toward the architecture of school from the functional, the structural wise and discussing its architectural elements to show the aesthetical and artistic value for this architecture and discuss its major role in the urban fabric which is the most important goal for the research.