Question

Define the following terms aniconism, facade and Qur'an and how each relates to Islamic art:

Answer 1

Aniconism: The avoidance of figural imagery. The Islamic religion does not believe that Buddha, their god figure, should be honored with figural imagery, but rather he should be honored with words. Façade: One side of the exterior of a building. The façades of the mosques are exquisitely decorated and filled with examples of Islamic calligraphy and arabesques. Qur’an: The central religious text of Islam. The Qur’an is written entirely in calligraphy.

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Answer 2

Aniconism: The avoidance of figural imagery. The Islamic religion does not believe that Buddha, their god figure, should be honored with figural imagery, but rather he should be honored with words.

Façade: One side of the exterior of a building. The façades of the mosques are exquisitely decorated and filled with examples of Islamic calligraphy and arabesques.

Qur'an: The central religious text of Islam. The Qur'an is written entirely in calligraphy.

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