Islamic art reflected religious beliefs without figurative imagery, focusing instead on geometry, calligraphy, and nature. This was influenced by Islam's emphasis on the oneness of God and prohibition of idolatry. Architecture used elements like minarets, mihrabs, and qibla walls to organize prayer and reflect influences from nature and other faiths while distinguishing itself. Ornamentation in tilework and mosaics depicted flowers, plants, and intricate scripts to symbolize paradise and creation.