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cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Calligraphy is an important art form in Islam because:

a. Muslims have exceptionally good handwriting.
b. It visually represents the Koran.
c. Letter writing was the most important traditional form of communication between individuals.
d. The Koran is a written document.
e. Art has not traditionally been important in the Arab culture.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of the fact that one needs to know the cultural meaning assigned to an artistic elements in order to understand it?

a. The use of minor keys in Western music.
b. The use of red dyes in Dogon sculpture.
c. The wearing of rings in Western society.
d. The use of the corn motif in Mayan sculpture.
e. Knives are used in processing food.