HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -By the late 8th and early 9th centuries, geometrical shapes were introduced to surface decoration. However, woven geometrical patterns (6-and 8-point patterns) began dominating Islamic architecture only during the late 9th century.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Dome of the Rock, the Taj Mahal, a Mina’i ware bowl, a silk carpet, a Qur’an; all of these are examples of Islamic art.
Detailed explanation-3: -The arabesque developed out of the long-established traditions of plant-based scroll ornament in the cultures taken over by the early Islamic conquests.
Detailed explanation-4: -Islamic art is characterized by designs of flowers, plant forms and geometric designs. It is used in calligraphy, architecture painting, clothing and other forms of fine art.