Which of the following is not an attribute of early Islamic art?

Question

a.
The avoidance of figural imagery.
b.
A lack of line, color, and pattern.
c.
The presence of scrolling vines also known as arabesques.
d.
The use of complex, geometric designs.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

Early Islamic art is characterized by the avoidance of figural imagery (A), the presence of scrolling vines or arabesques (C), and the use of complex geometric designs (D). However, it does not lack line, color, and pattern; in fact, these elements are often prominent in Islamic art.