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Islamic Art

Question 8 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

Answer the following question in 4-5 complete sentences.

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Aniconism: The avoidance of figural imagery. The Islamic religion does not believe that Buddha, their god figure, should be honored with figural imagery, but rather he should be honored with words. Façade: One side of the exterior of a building. The façades of the mosques are exquisitely decorated and filled with examples of Islamic calligraphy and arabesques. Qur’an: The central religious text of Islam. The Qur’an is written entirely in calligraphy.

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