Author Question: Because of its connection with the act of prayer, ________ became the most highly regarded art in ... (Read 41 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Because of its connection with the act of prayer, ________ became the most highly regarded art in the Islamic world.

A. sculpture
B. calligraphy
C. architecture
D. painting
E. textiles

Question 2

________, used to mark the entry to a reception hall in royal palaces, was adapted by Persian architects in the design of mosques.

A. An apse
B. A minaret
C. A qibla
D. A muqarnas
E. An iwan

durant1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Calligraphy added a linear design element to the decorative styles of Islamic book art.

Answer to Question 2

E
The addition of a courtyard created a four-iwan plan, which became standard in mosque architecture.