Publication
Arlington, Virginia : PBS Distribution, 2014. One disc, 60 min.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
ISBN
9781608839858
UPC
841887019880
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: Muslim belief and tradition specifies that there should be no depictions of God or the Prophet Muhammad. In religious contexts, this constraint on what artists can depict extends to human figures and other living creatures as well. These prohibitions have inspired a rich visual culture based on calligraphy, Arabesque floral designs, and geometry, all of which feature strongly in the art and design found throughout Islam.
FY2015 / jvsy
FY2015 / jvsy
Physical description
4.75 inches
Description
Muslim belief and tradition specifies that there should be no depictions of God or the Prophet Muhammad. In religious contexts, this constraint on what artists can depict extends to human figures and other living creatures as well. These prohibitions have inspired a rich visual culture based on calligraphy, Arabesque floral designs, and geometry, all of which feature strongly in the art and design found throughout Islam.
Language
Original language
English