Islamic Art

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses Islamic art, music and dance. It presents these three aspects of Islamic art in the form of an exhibition and details the history and practices of each art form. It begins by discussing five Islamic musical instruments, then goes on to discuss Islamic views on dance and finally looks at the different cultural influences that contribute to Islamic art.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Music
Dance
Art

From the Paper:

"Muslims have had different views about dancing. Throughout Islam history, there have been times of greater acceptance or rejection of dance. Some believed there should be no dancing. To others, folk dancing between the same sex is acceptable, but not between mixed couples. Also, some see dancing as a way to become closer to Allah. Sa'adi, a Persian poet wrote about a band of travelers who came upon a boy who danced beautifully. Everyone was amazed by his talents, except a man who complained that dancing was wrong. However, his camel lifted his feet in dance and threw the rider to the ground. Those around said that even God's creatures could enjoy the dance, so why not he?"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Buonaventura, Wendy. Women and Dance in the Arab World New York: Interlink, 1998
• Hayes, John (Ed). Genius of Arab Civilization: Source of Renaissance. New York: Eurabia, 1992.
• Poche, Christian & Lambert Jean. Music of Arab and Islamic World. Paris: Geuthner, 2000.

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