ASSIGNMENT 2: ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE OF MALAYSIAThe objective of this assignment is to introduce students to the range of contemporary artistic productions of the Muslims in Malaysia through visual appraisal of selected monuments. The project begins with a site visit to a selected Islamic monument such as a mosque, madrasah, tomb or a palace etc. The tasks for this project are: A. Research and report writing:Conduct a research on the selected monument through interviews and literature review. Write a brief historical background, consisting of information on patron/owner/designer, site, contemporary usage etc. (This must not exceed 2 pages of text, not including photographs). Describe the monument using the building checklist as a guide (see Appendix). B. Detailed analysis of the building visual pattern:Appraise the visual characteristics of the building. The descriptions must include: Sketches, images of selected elements such as doors, windows, decorative panels etc. Plan, section, elevation of detail drawings where applicable Layout of the building Discussions on motifs, colours, materials and technology involved in the making Artistic influence C. A4 ReportEach report is to consist: Cover page, title, department name, university logo, and date of submission. Table of content (with page numbers and authors) Introduction, content, conclusion, page numbers Reference and bibliography Minimum 10 pages of text (not included images) D. Submission: Monday 1st June 2015 5:00 p.m. (report and digital copy)