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Islamic Art

Question 1 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

Which of the following is not an attribute of early Islamic art?

Answer
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.

Explanation

Early Islamic art is known for intricate patterns, including geometric designs and scrolling vines called arabesques. It often avoided figural imagery, especially in religious settings. A lack of line, color, and pattern is therefore not an attribute of early Islamic art; those elements are central to its visual style.

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