Islamic Art, Indian Monuments

Islamic Art works produced from the 7th century onwards in places which were inhabited by Muslim
 populations. The entire extent of Islamic architectural works includes fields as varied as architecture, calligraphy,   painting and ceramics among others.

History of Islamic Art 

Islamic Art in India came with the advent of the Delhi Sultanate and the Slave dynasty. They brought with them elements and styles of Islamic art.  This art was the result of the interaction between Muslim and Hindu art of the region.

Elements of Islamic Art 

Islamic Art does not just refer to the devotion only. It includes the rich and diverse Islamic culture as well. The Arabesque style used in Islamic art is mostly held symbolic of the all pervasive and infinite nature of Allah.

Influences on Islamic Art 
The Arab part is at all times the most significant. It contributed the basis for the development of Islamic Art with the message of Islam, the language of its Holy Book, the Quran and the Arabic form of writing.

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