HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Development of medical encyclopedias
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Paper making
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Production of calligraphy, literature and geometric art
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Production of cotton textiles and woolen carpets
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Detailed explanation-1: -Using paper, artists could easily trace and transfer calligraphic inscriptions and decorative motifs from one medium to another, to create the all-over look that became a distinctive feature of Islamic visual culture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Islamic art has notable achievements in ceramics, both in pottery and tiles for buildings, which reached heights unmatched by other cultures. Early pottery had usually been unglazed, but a tin-opacified glazing technique was developed by Islamic potters.
Detailed explanation-3: -The use of paper spread from China into Muslim regions in the 8th century, and then to Spain (and then the rest of Europe) in the 10th century. Paper was easier to manufacture than parchment and less likely to crack than papyrus, and could absorb ink, making it difficult to erase and ideal for keeping records.