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Islamic Art

Question 3 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

Aniconism is __________________

Answer
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.

Explanation

Aniconism is the avoidance of depicting human or animal figures, especially in religious art. Therefore, choice C, “the avoidance of figural imagery,” is correct; the other choices describe patterns or an architectural feature.

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