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Islamic Art

Islam, based on the teaching of the prophet Mohammed (570-632), inspired an ornamental style for both secular and religious use in all objects, besides ceramics also including architecture, textiles, ivory, etc. Representations of Mohammed and other holy figures in art are prohibited. Islamic art is a mixture of styles and patterns, floral and faunal, and fine calligraphy.

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