1. Islamic
Islamic Art: The restriction on
making images led to the development
of one of the most outstanding features
of Islamic art. Artists avoided depicting
likelike forms. Instead, they developed a
special kind of decoration, called arabesque.
An example of Islamic art
An arabesque is a very complicated design. It can consist of twisting patterns of vines,
leaves, and flowers. It can be made up of geometric shapes and patterns of straight lines, or
it can have curving lines that twist and turn over each other.
Another important characteristic of Islamic art is the use of calligraphy, or beautiful
handwriting. Arabic, the language of most Islamic texts, can be beautifully written in several
different kinds of script.
Islamic Architecture: Islamic architecture
encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious
styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day.
Islamic architecture owes its origin to similar structures
already existing in Roman, Byzantine and Persian lands
which the Muslims conquered in the 7th and 8th centuries.
The religious buildings known as mosques, where Muslims
worship, are among the most important examples of Islamic
architecture. Other kinds of buildings include madrasahs, or
religious schools; tombs; and palaces.
Selimiye Mosque in
Edirne,Turkey.
Isa Khan's Tomb represents a fine example
of Islamic tomb architecture in India.
Islamic Palace in Putrajaya of
Malaysia
