1. (a.d a.d. 1453)
Viridiana Martinez

2. What is it?
Islamic art describes the art created specifically in the service of the Muslim faith
Characterizes the art and architecture historically produced in the lands ruled by Muslims, produced for Muslim patrons, or created by Muslim artists.
Greco-Roman, Ottoman, Byzantine, and Sasanian elements and influences

3. Anonymous Baghdad Qur’an
Calligrapher: Ahmad ibn al-Suhrawardi al-Bakri
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Geography: Attributed to Iraq, Baghdad
Date: A.D. 1307–8
Artistic Qualities:
Color
Balance
Lines

4. Dome of Rock Artist/Architect: Abd al-Malik, Medium: Stone
Geography: Jerusalem
Date: around 691 A.D.
Artistic qualities:
Symmetry
Form
Lines
Pattern
The Prophet Muhammad is traditionally believed to have ascended into heaven from the site, starting the Islamic faith

5. Animal Flask Artist: unknown Medium: Glass
Geography: Attributed to Syria
Date: late 7th–8th century
Art qualities:
Form
Color
Symmetry
Probably used as containers for kohl or perfume during earlier times

6. Mosque Lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al-'Ala'i al-Bunduqdar
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Glass
Geography: Made in Egypt, probably Cairo
Artistic qualities:
Color
Symmetry
Balance
Lines
Pattern
Ceremonial and decorational purposes

7. Confronted Animal Rug Artist: Unknown Medium: Wool
Geography: Attributed to Turkey
Date: 14th century
Artistic qualities:
Color
Pattern
Symmetry
Balance
Line
Shape
With its highly geometricized design, this wool rug represents an earlier tradition of weaving that was popular in Europe

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9. Sources https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/orna/hd_orna.htm