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What is Islamic art?
Islamic art encompasses the visual arts produced from the seventh century onward by both Muslims and non-Muslims who lived within the territory that was inhabited by, or ruled by, culturally Islamic populations.
Where do we find islamic art in our modern days?
Architecture (such as mosques), ceramics, and glass
Some elements or patterns used in islamic art include:
Calligraphy, geometric designs, and floral motifs.
Who produced Islamic arts when it first began appearing in the 7th century CE.
It was created by people who lived within territories ruled or inhabited by Muslims
True or false? Islamic art has begun to be produced recently.
False. Islamic art has been around since the 7th century CE.
Popular examples of Islamic art include:
Madinat-al-Zahra, Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque, and the Taj Mahal
What is the use of geometric patterns in Islamic art?
What are the elements used in Islamic art influenced by?
The Qu'ran
Why is geometry seen as spiritual?
Circles are used in the geometrical patterns found in Islamic art. Repetitive patterns of circles are seen as infinite which connects to the fact that Allah is infinite.
List some characteristics of islamic art.
Vibrant and distinctive, and is usually made of geometric shapes and patterns.