ISL 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Ulama
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Floral involves flowers, leaves and stems in stylized repetitive and usually interweaving form. Beautiful writing - words of god are written in a visual art form. Imagery found in books of secular and religious studies. Also found on ceramics, carpets and other items. Considered by many to be the finest artistic achievement of islamic civilization. Mosque - place for worship, but also act as political and communal centers. Also act as teaching centers and shelters for travelers. First mosque is connected to muhammad"s residence. Mosques start to develop distinct features, geographically and culturally. Secular literature - mostly talks about cultivated lifestyle. Only form of literature in pre islamic arabia. Themes were love, wine, panegyric, and satire. Some popular works are collection of stories. Wide range of opinion on music - rejected by ulama, but played in high class and court. Recitation of the quran is not considered music.