Yes, it is an Islamic art.
An arabesque refers to a kind of Islamic mosaic art that involves scrolling lines. It is most often seen on and inside mosques, as well as on rugs and canvases.
The term, arabesque has two literal meanings. The first being, a position in which a dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched. The other, being more closely associated to Islamic history (as this was originated in the Ummayad era) would be defined as; intertwined designs that consist of intricate lines and patterns.
Religion played a mayor role in the arts of Islamic civilizations. Islams did not include depictions of humans in their art because the early Islam religion forbade the paintings of human beings, as this would bring idolatry followers. The Islam's painted in geometric forms, calligraphy arabesque, and floral designs.
Modern islamic art, Callgraphy Art, Islamic Pattern Art
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Wijdan Ali has written: 'Contemporary Art from the Islamic World' 'The Arab contribution to Islamic art' -- subject(s): Arab Art, Arabs, Art, Arab, Art, Islamic, History, Islamic Art
Muslims are still creating art! You will see a wide variety of artistic styles often influenced by the styles of neighboring cultures and the pre-Islamic culture of the region. Therefore,a Muslim artist in France will be influenced in ways different from a Muslim artist in Indonesia. You will indeed see much calligraphic art, often verses from the Qu'ran, because learning the words of this book is important in Islamic culture and religion. This is similar to some Hebrew calligraphic art and is not unlike the Christian custom of putting Bible verses with inspiring images. You will also see repeating geometric, vegetal or floral elements in much Islamic art, called an arabesque. The arabesque often used to symbolize the transcendent and infinite nature of God. Mistakes in repetitions may be intentionally included as a show of humility by artists who believe that only God can produce perfection, similar to such mistakes seen in the repeating patterns of Amish quilts. What you will rarely see is a representation of the human form, which many Muslims consider to be idolatry.
Issam. El-Said has written: 'Islamic art and architecture' -- subject(s): Art, Islamic, Islamic Art, Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts)
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L. A. Mayer Institute for Islamic Art was created in 1974.
Islamic art is the mirror of Islamic civilization and the tool to express submission to God. Islamic art was manifested in the Islam architecture and in Mosque designs and religious buildings.
Portraits of people and/or animals. Images aren't allowed in Muslim art. Instead, they use a lot of linear patterns, scrolls... This type of art is called arabesque.