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Islamic calligraphy has also displayed figurative themes. Examples of this are anthropomorphic and zoomorphic calligrams. [40] Islamic calligraphy forms evolved, especially in the Ottoman period, to fulfill a function similar to figurative art. [41] When on paper, Islamic calligraphy is often seen with elaborate frames of Ottoman illumination. [41]
[7] [8] In Islamic culture, the patterns are believed to be the bridge to the spiritual realm, the instrument to purify the mind and the soul. [9] David Wade [b] states that "Much of the art of Islam, whether in architecture, ceramics, textiles or books, is the art of decoration – which is to say, of transformation."
Islamic countries have developed modern and contemporary art, with very vigorous art scenes, but the degree to which these should be grouped in a special category as "Islamic art" is questionable, although many artists deal with Islam-related themes, and use traditional elements such as calligraphy.
Cassell was born in Kashmir, Pakistan, and moved to Lancashire, England with her family as a child. She has a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design from Blackburn College (1994), a BA (hons) in 3D design (1997) and an MA in Design (2002) from University of Central Lancashire (1997), and a PDQ in Technology for Designer Makers (2003) from Manchester City College.
An Islamic flag is the flag representing an Islamic caliphate, religious order, state, civil society, military force or other entity associated with Islam. Islamic flags have a distinct history due to the Islamic prescription on aniconism , making particular colours, inscriptions or symbols such as crescent-and-star popular choices.
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Seljuk mosaic tile decoration from the Kubadabad Palace (early 13th-century Anatolia). The Rub el Hizb (Arabic: رُبْعُ الْحِزْبِ or رُبُعُ الْحِزْبِ, romanized: rubʿ al-ḥizb, lit.
Adam's World, television series using Muppets to teach children good Islamic morals and values. [4] One4Kids: Zaky & Friends [5] Saladin: The Animated Series (Malaysia, 2009) on Saladin and the Crusades. Ibn Battuta: The Animated Series (Malaysia, 2010) on the travels of Ibn Battuta. Burka Avenger (Pakistan, 2013)