History
Islamic art and architecture
Geometry, calligraphy and light
No faces in the mosque. So the artists turned to words and patterns.
- Intro
- 10 cards, about 3 min
Draft written with AI help: awaiting scholar review
Islamic religious art avoids images of people and animals. So it went another way. It developed calligraphy, endless geometric patterns and plant designs, and buildings from the Alhambra to the Taj Mahal.
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