Unit 2 Lesson 11.9 Art and Music

What types of shapes did Islamic artists use in their designs?

• Rectangles and ovals
• Triangles and hexagons
• Stars and diamonds
• Circles and squares

What is arabesque?

• A type of design
• A type of calligraphy
• A type of geometric shape
• A type of music

What is calligraphy?

• The art of sculpture
• The art of weaving
• The art of beautiful handwriting
• The art of painting

What did calligraphers use to write?

• Chalk and slate
• Ink and sharpened reeds or bamboo
• Paint and brushes
• Pencils

What was the highest form of decorative art for Muslims?

• Sculpture
• Weaving
• Calligraphy
• Painting

What was the significance of textiles in the Muslim world?

• They were used as religious artifacts
• They were used as status symbols
• They were used as everyday items
• They were used as trade goods

What materials were used to make textiles?

• Wool, leather, silk, and cotton
• Wool, linen, silk, and cotton
• Wool, linen, fur, and cotton
• Wool, leather, fur, and silk

What did fine textiles serve as in the royal palace?

• Clothing
• Awnings and carpets
• Tapestries
• Tablecloths

Where did a unique style of music develop that blended elements of Arab and native Spanish cultures?

• Baghdad
• Damascus
• Persia
• Cordoba, Spain

Who was Ziryab?

• A painter
• A musician and singer
• A calligrapher
• A weaver