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Islamic art - Wikipedia Islamic countries have developed modern and contemporary art, with very vigorous art scenes, but the degree to which these should be grouped in a special category as "Islamic art" is questionable, although many artists deal with Islam-related themes, and use traditional elements such as calligraphy
Islamic Art - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Its more than 15,000 objects reflect the great diversity and range of the cultural traditions of Islam, with works from as far westward as Spain and Morocco and as far eastward as Central Asia and Indonesia
Arts of the Islamic world - Smarthistory Unlike the terms Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist art, which refer only to religious art of these faiths, Islamic art is not used merely to describe religious art or architecture, but applies to all art forms produced in the Islamic World
Everything You Should Know About Islamic Art - DailyArt Magazine Bright colorful mosaics, stunning arches, amazing constructions in the middle of the desert, beautifully ornate calligraphy, incredible rock crystal goblets, refined metalwork are just a few of the Islamic art wonders that have fascinated for centuries
Islamic Art - The Art Institute of Chicago Since the founding of Islam in the seventh century, Islamic art has been made in nearly every part of the world The following selection from the Art Institute’s collection showcases the material diversity and the dynamism of Islamic art across various periods, regions, and media
Arts of the Islamic World - Brooklyn Museum Our collection of Islamic art includes both religious and nonreligious work primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and Anatolia (roughly Turkey) These works date from the 7th century through the 21st century
Arts of the Islamic World - Khan Academy But what is Islamic art? Islamic art is a modern concept created by art historians in the 19th century to facilitate categorization and study of the material first produced under the Islamic peoples that emerged from Arabia in the seventh century
Islamic Art – Art and Visual Culture: Prehistory to Renaissance Islamic art is not the art of a specific religion, time, place, or of a single medium Instead, it spans some 1400 years, covers many lands and populations, and includes a range of artistic fields including architecture, calligraphy, painting, glass, ceramics, and textiles, among others