What are 2 examples of acceptable art forms according to Islamic tenets?
2006-10-13 05:30:42 · 2 answers · asked by **LIBERTY** 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The lack of portraiture (and sculptures of people) is because early Islam forbade the painting of human beings, including their Prophet Muhammad, as they believed this tempts followers of the Prophet to idolatry. This prohibition against human beings or icons is called aniconism.
Instead, they often use geometric or floral designs. Calligraphy, pottery, and metalwork are common, as is decorative architecture.
2006-10-13 05:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by ³√carthagebrujah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a period after the word sculptures, single-space, then change next letter to capital 'B'.,..,....,Voila. The answer to your question.
2006-10-13 05:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋