islamic art basic principles art that is influenced by islam is found in many places in the world....
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Art that is influenced by Islam is found in many places in the world. The influence may be cultural orthe influence may be religious
Islamic art is art that is influenced by Islam.
Can you tell what shapes these tiles are based on?
These tiles were possible used in building a Mongol palace in northeastern Iran around the year 1270 A.D.They are in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The Calligraphic style uses Arabic script as the focal point of a design.
This marble foundation stone is from Egypt. The swirling lines are actually Arabic script. Remnants of red and gold paint still adhere to the stone. It was carved in Egypt in the 15th century C.E.
Organic/ Figural Art
Organic and figural works are easily identified by their curving lines. You will see human and animal figures, as well as flowers and vines.
The swirling leaves and flowers on this peacock plate from Turkey almost hide the dainty blue bird in the center of the plate.
This beautiful plate lives in the Louvre Museum now, but was originally made in Isnik, Turkey between 1625 and 1650 A.D. Here
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Medallion Style Art
The medallion style usually has a central image that is more important than other elements of the design.
It is easy to see the medallion in the center of this carpet from Iran.
This large carpet was woven in Iran around the year 1539 C.E. It is made of wool and silk, and is called the Ardabil carpet. It is 23.5 feet long and 13 feet wide! It is also in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.