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

A
arch
B
arabesque
C
frieze
D
Kufic
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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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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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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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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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