The Human Figure in Islamic Art: Holy Men, Princes, and Commoners by Joachim Meyer

The Human Figure in Islamic Art: Holy Men, Princes, and Commoners

Joachim Meyer

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nonfiction art history religion medium-paced
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Islam's unknown tradition of figurationMany people believe that it is not permitted to depict human figures in Islamic art, but the Quran does not expressly forbid it, and the human figure does appear. While some Muslims have criticized and even d...

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