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Islamic art: characteristics, works, architecture and mosaics

Islamic art is among the world's leading artistic traditions. Its origins reach back to the 7th century, to the time of Muhammad (SAW), and it flourished until, at least, the 14th century. Islamic ...

Muqarnas, an ornamental element of Islamic architecture

The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by the Muslims in 711 AD, and since then a lasting Islamic presence has been established in the region. Over the centuries, the Muslims built a large number of m...