Geography
Islam
Calligraphy, geometry, and the object as a surface
Islamic art treats the surface as the object. Calligraphy, geometry and tilework carry the meaning, and they travel across materials — ceramic, textile, metal and wood.
What to look for
A continuous geometric or calligraphic scheme, tilework with glaze intact, and a palette that favours turquoise and cobalt.
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