What role did religion play in the arts in Islamic civilizations? What artistic cultural influence have Islamic civilizations had on our own culture today?

Answer 1

http://www.art-arena.com/islamic.htm

http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1183484314515&pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam%2FDIELayout

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture%2FACELayout&cid=1158658333303