Islamic art

Islamic art conveys the truths about the Islamic culture. The culture is portrayed by their artwork and each symbol has different meaning. In the article of Islamic art as an Educational Tool, it shows that an octagon represents the four elements of the universe as being water, earth, fire and air. Calligraphy is also apart of the Islamic culture. These symbols are placed on an entire object. There are six types of calligraphy mainly used in the Islamic culture. Calligraphy is an art form. Rearranging shapes in a geometric pattern is a way art is conveyed as well as color. Art classes are a good way for student's cultures to come out and for them to express their cultures. Learning about what the art of a culture represents gives great insight to the history of the culture nad is a good engaging way to learn.

For students to actually make their own art creating geometric shapes of their own help to connect with the Islamic culture as they learn about it. Before students try anything they need a background of information about the topic of the Islamic culture. Using compasses and rulers they will create geometric designs. Geometric designs are apart of the Islamic tradtion. A circle is the foundation for Islamic pattern, as told in the article. The circle plays a huge role in calligraphy that is so widely demonstrated. These shapes create all different sorts of intricate designs that identify with the Islamic culture. And understanding the shapes and designs helps to indentify with the culture.