calligraphy
Name three things Muslims used calligraphy to decorate
Answers may vary. Example: Fans, Weapons, Vases
Which of these did Muslims NOT decorate with geometric patterns?
a. Stools
b. Containers/vases
c. Buildings
d. None of the Above
True of False: Muslims used Calligraphy to decorate some of their Robes.
True
What was for lunch today?
What WAS for lunch today???
What are some ways calligraphy is still used today?
Answers will vary. Example: Formal Invitations, Some people have do it for a job
Why did Islams like to use circles in their geometric designs?
Because they had a religious meaning. Circles represented Allah, the Supreme being.
True of False:Muslim Robes had short skirts/sleeves
False
How do you spell Sarah's Last name?
Kaplinsky
What was the first style of calligraphy used to write verses from the Qur'an called? Describe it.
Kufic. It wasn't easy to use for long texts because of its angular letters with short verticle strokes and long horizontal strokes.
What were the four main shapes that Muslim artists used in their geometric designs?
Circles, Squares and other quadrilaterals, Six-pointed stars, and other Polygons
True or False:
Some Arab Muslims and Africans still were the Arabic Robes today.
True
What is one of Sarah's favorite movies? What is Eloise's favorite musical?
How to train your Dragon, Six