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lbcchick

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Distinctive stirrup-spouted objects reproduced in great quantities by the ancient Moche culture of Peru were created from
 
  a) molded clay.
  b) blown glass.
  c) cast metal.
  d) carved soapstone.

Question 2

In the center of the calligraphic scroll shown in the text, why is Allah referenced in calligraphy instead of depicted in human form, as in Raphael's The Alba Madonna?
 
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Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The Islamic faith does not permit the representation of Allah in human form. In addition, in the Islamic art, there is a preference for word over art.


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