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A(n) ___________________ is a wide, central section of a piece of architecture.

A
arch
B
arabesque
C
frieze
D
Kufic
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Which of the following is not an attribute of early Islamic art?

A
The avoidance of figural imagery.
B
A lack of line, color, and pattern.
C
The presence of scrolling vines also known as arabesques.
D
The use of complex, geometric designs.
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Which of the following is not true of the mosque pictured above?

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A
It was financed by the estates of victims of the bubonic plague.
B
The façade is made of brilliant blue glazed tiles that wrap around the entire courtyard.
C
On top of the dome, there are examples of Islam arabesques.
D
This is the Mosque of Isfahan.
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Islamic portable arts _____________________

A
were first carried by Islamic deity.
B
were sold throughout Europe and Africa during the 14th century.
C
were highly sought items of luxury.
D
must include both calligraphy and arabesques to be valuable.
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Aniconism is __________________

A
a stylistic method that includes spiral, diamonds,and cross hatching patterns.
B
an elaborate method of repeating geometric forms reflecting plants and animals.
C
the avoidance of figural imagery.
D
a wide, central section of a piece of architecture.
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This is an example of a piece of Islamic portable art. Which of the following is not true of this banner?

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A
It is composed of silk and gold fibers.
B
Images were included because they weren’t the primary focus.
C
It was stolen by King Ferdinand III.
D
The panels include Islamic calligraphy.
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The main difference between Islamic art and both Egyptian and Greek art is its _____________

A
use of people and animals to honor deity.
B
avoidance of figural imagery and use of calligraphy as an alternative.
C
interest in religion and the afterlife.
D
use of natural materials and methods of creating art.
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This picture shows the Madrasa-Mausoleum Mosque. Which of the following is true of this mosque?

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A
It was the most costly and most ornate mosque ever to be built.
B
It was intended to be a charitable complex and a display of piety.
C
The marble columns were recycled from other structural sites.
D
The façade of the mosque made of brilliant blue glazed tiles.
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Calligraphy _________________

A
was considered a sacred and respectable form of art.
B
can be found only in Islamic art.
C
was used along side figural imagery.
D
was first used by Islamic artists during the 15th century.
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This pen box includes all of the following attributes of Islamic art, except which?

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A
arabesques (scrolls)
B
interlacing designs
C
figural imagery
D
aniconism
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This is a page taken from the _______(1)_______. This religious document was written entirely in _______(2)_______.

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A
(1) Mosque of Madrasa-Mausoleum-Mosque; (2) Hebrew
B
(1) Kufic; (2) aniconism
C
(1) Prayer Hall; (2) Islamic script
D
(1) Qur’an; (2) calligraphy
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. The two pictures above are taken of the same mosque, but from different areas. What is the title of this mosque? Describe the attributes of this structure.

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Answer:

This is the Mosque of Isfahan. Throughout the mosque, Notice the beautiful, bright colors, geometric designs. On top of the dome, you can see examples of arabesques. Below the dome, on the cylinder piece, there is Islamic writing, probably religious. The facade (image on the right) also includes examples of arabesques and Islamic writing, or calligraphy. It is made of brilliant blue glazed tiles that wrap around the entire courtyard.

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The arches of the Prayer Hall, in Cordoba were characteristic of Islamic art. The arches were __________________ Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
double flying arches made of red brick and white stone.
B
single arches made of red stone and black bricks.
C
adorned with calligraphy and figural imagery.
D
at least 55 feet high in the main room of the Prayer Hall.
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This bowl is an example of Islamic ________________.

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A
aniconism
B
mosque art
C
figural imagery
D
calligraphy

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