... calligraphy. This new medium of written communication had a decisive impact on every aspect of Islamic civilization. Every corner of the far-flung Muslim empire had its own style, reflecting its culture and tastes. Paper was made from cotton, and sometimes from silk or other fibers, but not from wood pulp. ... the rounded stem of the minarets (The World of Islam, 11-12). Script, omnipresent not only on monuments but also on clothing, crockery and furniture, was the premier visual art form of the Islamic city - representations of "beings with souls" having fallen into disrepute. Writing ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: High School