Final Quiz Islamic art - Art Explora Academy

How many painters were needed to illustrate the text of the Grand Shahnameh de Shah Tahmasp (Book of Kings)?

None 5 15 100

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What are the characteristics of the novel new style of Behzad miniatures?

The realism of the work and the dynamism of the painted characters The realism of the work and the influence of European painting The fantastic universe of the book and the absence of characters The monumental size of the works and the breadth of the features

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What can be seen in this photo?

A simple winding staircase A Minbar A Minaret A Mihrab

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Thanks to historian of the Safavid era, Qazi Ahmed …

The Book of Kings circulated throughout the world and is extremely well-known today. The differents styles of calligraphy are well-known. The names of the Persian miniature masters are well known. The illustrators of the Book of Kings are all perfectly credited.

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What new name was Constantinople given after being taken by the Ottomans in 1453?

Damascus Ankara Istanbul Jerusalem

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What can we learn from the architectural features such as the Muqama and Dome?

Islamic arts are exclusively religious arts. Islamic arts circulated from one culture to another. The Islamic arts in different countries do not mix very much. Islamic architecture was greatly inspired by Ancient Greek architecture.

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What did contemporary Algerian artist Rachid Koraïchi bring up to date?

The Setar Byzantine Art Miniature Art The Art of Calligraphy

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What type of decor can be seen in this photo?

Metallic lustre Slip Miniature Golden chandelier

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In a mosque, what is a Mihrab?

A niche in the wall indicating the direction of the sun A niche in the wall, indicating the direction of Mecca. The tower from the top of which the muezzin chants the call to prayer A sacred dish based on mirabelle plums

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What can be seen on the roof of the cathedral of Pisa?

A bronze harpie A bronze griffin A copper phoenix A golden griffin

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What is metallic lustre?

A technique used to paint with silver A technique for decorating ceramics A technique used to decorate Miniatures Un éclairage typique des mosquées de l'empire moghol

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What was the "Baptistry of Saint Louis", an Egyptian basin in metal, used for before arriving in France?

It was immediately placed in the Louvre Museum. It was given as a wedding present by St Louis to one of his daughters. It was used for some royal and imperial baptisms. It was used during Christian masses by the kings of France.

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