Islamic Art

The area of Islamic art covers a wide range of art that has been produced by and for Islamic cultures for over a thousand years. Islamic art is thought to have been influenced by such diverse cultures as Roman and Chinese art. Much of the early art was in the form of calligraphy. Some of the art used calligraphy to ornament other designs, … Keep Reading → while in other cases the calligraphy served as the art itself. Later types of art include extensive use of ceramics as well as painting and highly detailed and respected glass creations. The separate (but related) area of Islamic architecture includes the creation of many elaborate Mosques in numerous countries. From the design of the structures to the details that are found inside, these buildings represent some of the finest creations of Islamic art. A recurring theme in much Islamic art is the use of the arabesque style. The arabesque style makes liberal use of designs that emphasize repeating pattern based on natural themes.