Sunday, October 21, 2012

Islamic Art


Art in Islam falls into three main categories, architecture, calligraphy, and objects.
Calligraphy is the most important art form within Islam because it was through words the message of Allah could become known to humans. The scriptures are constantly being re-written in more beautiful ways. You will find the Qur’ans teachings and messages portrayed in various ways ranging from embroidered in the finest silks to being carved in stones.
Manuscripts of the Koran were written out by hand and then painters would use fine brushes usually made form squirrel hair to embellish the books. Although Islam does not encourage the illustration of Allah or Islamic beliefs because they do not with to encourage idolization the figural representations became popular after the death of Muhammad. These image still mainly consisted of words and abstract shapes.
Islam is also know for its ceramics, pottery and attention to detail. Some of the worlds finest artworks have been Islamic. Islamic architecture is also incredible notice the image below from the Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Turkey;


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