The Nature of Islamic Art


"The term Islamic art not only describes the art created specifically in the service of the Muslim faith (for example, a mosque and its furnishings) but also characterizes the art and architecture historically produced in the lands ruled by Muslims, produced for Muslim patrons, or created by Muslim artists. As it is not only a religion but a way of life, Islam fostered the development of a distinctive culture with its own unique artistic language that is reflected in art and architecture throughout the Muslim world."
MetMuseum
ARTFORUM: Nasser Rabbat
Islamic Art Galleries Reopen At The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Video)
NYT: Islamic Treasures
YouTube: Islamic Art Gallery Views with Commentary by Sheila Canby and Navina Haidar

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