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COMM 257/RELS 257 Islamic Art Quiz
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The most primary theological function of the mosque is the
qibla (orientation towards mecca or direction of prayer). The
easiest way to find the qibla is to look for - ANSWER the mihrab
Within the Qur'anic text the lamp is drawn as a metonymic
representation of God. - ANSWER True
A problem with the common use of the term Islamic art is -
ANSWER that it tends to attribute all creative impulses by
Muslim people as religiously motivated.
The development and refinement of Islamic calligraphy
primarily stems from Islam's ban on drawing human figures. -
ANSWER False
COMM 257/RELS 257 Islamic Art Quiz
Tamu Questions with 100% Verified
Answers
The most primary theological function of the mosque is the
qibla (orientation towards mecca or direction of prayer). The
easiest way to find the qibla is to look for - ANSWER the mihrab
Within the Qur'anic text the lamp is drawn as a metonymic
representation of God. - ANSWER True
A problem with the common use of the term Islamic art is -
ANSWER that it tends to attribute all creative impulses by
Muslim people as religiously motivated.
The development and refinement of Islamic calligraphy
primarily stems from Islam's ban on drawing human figures. -
ANSWER False
