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1.Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive. Islamic Art is a rich and diverse
artistic tradition that emerged in regions influenced by Islam. It encompasses a
wide range of artistic mediums, including architecture, calligraphy, ceramics,
textiles, metalwork, and more. One of the defining features of Islamic Art is its
emphasis on intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, and floral motifs, which are
often used to adorn mosques, palaces, and other buildings. Islamic Art is deeply
rooted in Islamic culture and spirituality, drawing inspiration from Quranic
verses, Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad), and the natural world. It is
characterized by its avoidance of representational art, particularly in religious
contexts, where artists instead focus on abstract and symbolic forms to convey
spiritual themes.
2.The Dome of the Rock, and , a Mina’i ware bowl.
3.
a) Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive.
Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes
all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic appeal
transcends time and space, as well as differences in language and culture.This is
because of common features in all Islamic art which give it a remarkable coherence,
regardless of the country or the time in which it was created.There are, however,
strong regional characteristics, and influences from other cultures are also
visible.
b) The art of the Islamic world reflects its cultural values, and reveals the way
Muslims view the spiritual realm and the universe.For the Muslim, reality begins
with and centers on Allah.Allah is at the heart of worship and aspirations for
Muslims, and is the focus of their lives.So Islamic art focuses on
the spiritual representation of objects and beings, and not their physical
qualities.
Muslim artists derive inspiration for Islamic Art from various sources, including
the Quranic verses, which are often inscribed in calligraphic form on buildings and
objects, as well as Hadith, which contain sayings and teachings of Prophet
Muhammad. Additionally, nature serves as a significant source of inspiration, with
artists drawing motifs and patterns from plants, flowers, and geometric shapes
found in the natural world. The rich cultural heritage of Islamic civilization,
including contributions from Persia, Byzantium, and Central Asia, also influences
Islamic artistic expression.
4. The essentials of Islamic art

• Includes all Muslim art, not just explicitly religious art
• Islamic art seeks to portray the meaning and essence of things, rather than just
their physical form
• Crafts and decorative arts are regarded as having full art status
• Painting and sculpture are not thought of as the noblest forms of art.
5.
a) (Islamic art and architecture style ). Hypostyle mosque. It was a typical 7th-
century Arabian style house.
b) It was a typical 7th-century Arabian style house meaning “many columns.” Most
mosques built in Arab lands utilized this style for centuries.It was built with a
large courtyard surrounded by long rooms supported by columns. (The home of the
Prophet Muhammad is considered the first mosque.)
Islamic architecture incorporates elements from various architectural traditions,

including Byzantine, Persian, and Central Asian styles, while also developing its
own unique features. Key characteristics of Islamic architecture include the
extensive use of geometric patterns, arabesques, and calligraphy in decoration, as
well as the integration of functional elements like courtyards, minarets, and
ablution fountains.
6. The Great Mosque of Xian, China and The Taj Mahal of Agra, India.
7.
a. Minbar: The minbar is a raised platform located to the right of the mihrab
(prayer niche) in a mosque, from which the Imam delivers the Friday sermon
(khutbah) and other religious addresses. It symbolizes the authority of the Imam
and serves as a pulpit for delivering religious teachings and guidance to the
congregation.
b. Minaret(tower): A minaret is a tall, slender tower attached to a mosque,

typically used for the call to prayer (adhan). Minarets also serve as visual
landmarks in the community, symbolizing the presence of Islam and inviting
worshippers to the mosque. In addition to their practical function, minarets may be
adorned with decorative elements such as geometric patterns and calligraphy,
enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the mosque.
One of the most visible aspects of mosque architecture is the minaret, a tower
adjacent or attached to a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
c.Sahn (courtyard):
The most fundamental necessity of congregational mosque architecture is that it be
able to hold the entire male population of a city or town (women are welcome to
attend Friday prayers, but not required to do so). To that end congregational
mosques must have a large prayer hall. In many mosques this is adjoined to an open
courtyard, called a sahn. Within the courtyard one often finds a fountain, its
waters both a welcome respite in hot lands, and important for the ablutions (ritual
cleansing) done before prayer.

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2.The Dome of the Rock, and , a Mina’i ware bowl.

4. The essentials of Islamic art

Islamic architecture incorporates elements from various architectural traditions,

b. Minaret(tower): A minaret is a tall, slender tower attached to a mosque,

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