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Islamic Innovations Project

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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ART & MUSIC

Islamic Innovations Project
Photo by Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts
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GEOMETRIC & FLORAL DESIGN

  • Use of images of humans/animals was rejected
  • Artists turned to shapes & patterns
  • Arabesque and geometric shapes
Photo by Jeroen Moes
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CALLIGRAPHY

  • Art of beautiful handwriting
  • Copied Qu'ran with calligraphy
  • Also decorated everyday items
Photo by alazaat
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MUSIC

  • In Corodoba, Spain: unique type of music developed
  • Key figure in cultural innovation: Ziryab
Photo by Lenabem-Anna J.
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THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Rachel Hughes