Question

Islamic Art and Early Medieval Art

How are the specific time periods represented?

How does the artwork differ?

How is it the same?

Do you see any shared influences of each other?

Answer 1

1 ans) Islamic art includes Islamuc architecture, pottery,calligraphy, carpenter work,wood work.Mostly vegetables designs are used in this art.chinese ceramics are also famous for Islamic art.Tiling,glass and metalwork are also used Islamic art and became very popular.

Medieval art focus on religion and christianity. Metal works,glassart etc and other architectural carvings are included.

2ANS) Islamicart is started in 19th century and medieval period duration is from 300AD to 1400AD

3 ans) Islamic art work is in the form of geometric patterns of Greek Roman etc.

Medieval art focuses on iconography like using elaborate patterns, bright colors, gems,domed ceilings etc.

4ans) The use of Geometric shapes is same as unique creator Allah who is finite.Circles are infinite as Geometry is considered as spiritual. Geometric pattern became popular in Islamic art.

5 ans) Medieval European culture was influenced by Islamic world in terms of art,psychology,silk road etc.Al khwarizmi was an Islamic writer influenced Europe in mathematics. Earlier medieval writers also influenced the work of Galileo .European musical instruments were influenced by Arabic musical instruments.