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Example Question #2 : Analyzing The Form Of 2 D Visual Art
What form of art was developed by Islamic artists who did not draw living figures because of proscriptions in the Quran?
Possible Answers:
Architecture
Sculpture
Landscaping
Painting
Calligraphy
Correct answer:
Calligraphy
Explanation:
The Quran, the Islamic holy book, made Muslim artists pursue calligraphy for two different but related reasons. Calligraphy was the easiest mode of transmission for the written Quran in the early years of the religion. Additionally, Quranic prohibitions on creating figurative art made many Muslim artists pursue the geometrical and literary art of calligraphy.
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