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What was a common characteristic of the works of art in the Islamic style?
What was a common characteristic of the works of art in the Islamic style?
- They were devoid of living drawings of human beings and animals (correct)
- They featured living drawings of human beings and animals
- They were devoid of decorative nature, lines, engravings, and drawings of plants
- They were characterized by a lack of harmony with the Arab and Islamic civilized environment
What was a primary medium for the use of Arabesques?
What was a primary medium for the use of Arabesques?
- Mosque decorations
- Utensils
- Architectural structures
- Furniture (correct)
What is a key requirement for creating Arabesque art?
What is a key requirement for creating Arabesque art?
- A natural talent for art
- A strong knowledge of Islamic history
- Patience and high precision (correct)
- A understanding of geometric shapes
What is a distinctive feature of Arabesque art?
What is a distinctive feature of Arabesque art?
What can be inferred about the artist's role in Arabesque art?
What can be inferred about the artist's role in Arabesque art?
What is implied about the current state of Arabesque art?
What is implied about the current state of Arabesque art?
Who is credited with leading the art of tile production in Cairo?
Who is credited with leading the art of tile production in Cairo?
What is a notable example of Moroccan zellij craftsmanship?
What is a notable example of Moroccan zellij craftsmanship?
What is a characteristic of Islamic carpets?
What is a characteristic of Islamic carpets?
What was the significance of Islamic carpets in the Islamic world?
What was the significance of Islamic carpets in the Islamic world?
What made Islamic carpets highly valued?
What made Islamic carpets highly valued?
What was Islamic carpet-making considered?
What was Islamic carpet-making considered?
What is the purpose of using 'estergamelaka' paints?
What is the purpose of using 'estergamelaka' paints?
What is the purpose of the 'ronding fork' tool?
What is the purpose of the 'ronding fork' tool?
What is the order of the production process in Arabesque?
What is the order of the production process in Arabesque?
What is the main difference between 'estergamelaka' paints and 'plastic paints'?
What is the main difference between 'estergamelaka' paints and 'plastic paints'?
What is the purpose of the 'ball man' tool?
What is the purpose of the 'ball man' tool?
What can be said about Arabesque?
What can be said about Arabesque?
What is the dominant style of decoration found on the panel discovered in Edfu?
What is the dominant style of decoration found on the panel discovered in Edfu?
What is the significance of the panel discovered in Edfu?
What is the significance of the panel discovered in Edfu?
What is the material used for the engravings on the panel?
What is the material used for the engravings on the panel?
What is the name of the museum where the panel discovered in Edfu is housed?
What is the name of the museum where the panel discovered in Edfu is housed?
What is the time period during which the panel discovered in Edfu was created?
What is the time period during which the panel discovered in Edfu was created?
What is the characteristic of the decoration found on the panel that bears the mark of late antiquity?
What is the characteristic of the decoration found on the panel that bears the mark of late antiquity?
What is a distinctive feature of marble decorations in Mughal buildings in India?
What is a distinctive feature of marble decorations in Mughal buildings in India?
What type of motifs did stonemasons in Morocco excel in engraving?
What type of motifs did stonemasons in Morocco excel in engraving?
What is the primary association of Arabic calligraphy?
What is the primary association of Arabic calligraphy?
What is the significance of the Holy Qur'an in relation to Arabic calligraphy?
What is the significance of the Holy Qur'an in relation to Arabic calligraphy?
What is a characteristic of marble mosaics in Moroccan mosques and schools?
What is a characteristic of marble mosaics in Moroccan mosques and schools?
What is the relationship between Arabic calligraphy and the Islamic religion?
What is the relationship between Arabic calligraphy and the Islamic religion?
