ARBESQUE
is a from of artistic decoration consisting of surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage, tendrils or plain lines
Geometry was mostly used
a lot of pillars were cylinder with triangle on top
the pillars would be around a building with a top like a dome would be
the base would be like a square with a half of a sphere as the top as the roof
The dome of the Rock is a mosque
Famous Buildings and art
Islamic artwork is encopasses the visual arts from the seventh to the eighth centry
Islamic art is not at all restricted to religious art, but includes all the art of the rich and varied cultures of Islamic societies as well
it is a very difficult art to explain because it covers many lands and various people
CALLIGRAPHY
decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering
penmanship
had special place in Islam
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