Assignment 13
Madonna and Child, Duccio di Buoninsegna, ca. 1290–1300, From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Traditional Islam prohibits the use of human or animal representation in religious art, whereas Christianity permits these images.
Bronze Cup with Silver Inlay, Unknown, Turkey, 1275-1300, 1275/1300, From the collection of: The Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar
Rather than using zoomorphic forms, Islamic art uses calligraphy and motifs for decoration.
Diwan of Jami Manuscript, Unknown, Iran, 16th Century, 1500/1600, From the collection of: The Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar
Unlike traditional, religious Islamic art, luxury Islamic art allowed the images of animals and people.
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