Religion Taj Mahal

Here we are supposed to discuss an art form that comes from a rich culture, which has been the inspiration for many. It is a form of art that follows certain rules and regulations that were imposed by the religion. No art has ever been beautiful when restricted but Islamic Art proves to be an exception. According to the Islamic faith, art could not depict living beings and therefore Islamic Art seldom has any human or animal depictions but has arabesque, calligraphy, ceramics and floral designs. For Muslims depiction of living forms through art is audacity and challenge towards God who created humans with the help of his creative powers and it is only in his power to create such perfect shapes. No human should ever endeavor to imitate God’s work. Art and religion are intertwined and art reflects the strong belief of people in their religious teaching and its implementation in daily life.

Islamic art does not only refer to art that has been created in Islamic countries but also the lands that they ruled and influenced the art of that land, for example India which reflects a very healthy combination of Indian and Islamic Art. Islamic art has a very unique characteristic wherein the art is beyond temporality as a result of which people from and past and present both relate to it which adds to its popularity in every century.