Islamic Art

The structure is located in

• China

• Agra

• Punjab

• Delhi

The structure's exterior is decorated with a combination of

• inlaid stone and verses from the Quran

• zoomorphic and ribbon interlace

• cloisonné enamel and filigree

• relief sculptures and verses inspired by the Bible

The carved decoration on the work has been interpreted as symbolic of the political power and legitimacy of the ruler based on

• a carved inscription, which lists the succession of caliphs in the Umayyad dynasty

• representations of falcon eggs, which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate

• a portrait of the owner, which depicts him seated on an ornate throne

• scenes of a lion hunt, which expresses the victory of the Umayyads over the Nasrid dynasty

The work shown is an example of

• a reliquary that would have contained sacred remains

• an ornate fibula, like those found in Lombardic graves

• a carved pyxis, which once held containers of fragrant perfume

• an enconchado luxury good meant to be used as a diplomatic gift

In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys

• the innovative and unique approach of the artist

• a preference for clarity of content over design

• the importance of the spiritual message being communicated

• the limitations of carefully planned design methods

The mosque shown is located in

• Spain

• Syria

• Turkey

• Egypt

The double-tiered columns allowed for all of the following EXCEPT

• barrel-vaulted roofing

• decorative rhythm and repetition

• a higher roof to make up for the short columns

• the entrance of light and air into the hall

Ornamentation on the surfaces of Islamic religious architecture often includes

• figures of religious leaders

• mythological characters

• historical scenes

• calligraphic panels

When displayed for daily purposes without his splendid robes, the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating

• his rule over the universe

• the moment of his physical death

• the delivery of his first sermon

• the moment of his enlightenment

Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to

• separate the crowds of ordinary worshipers from clerics visiting the shrine

• provide space for chapels dedicated to the important saints that line its periphery

• provide a large open space for burying the faithful near this sacred site

• allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the prescribed ritual of circumambulation