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Defining the characteristics of Islamic art, of which the written word is key

A Brief History of Islamic Art [offsite link]
A brief history of Islamic art including religious influences, characteristics and media

Ancient Art, from the Detroit Institute of Arts [offsite link]
An excellent review of the arts of the ancient Mediterranean world as well as the ancient Near East and Islam, including religious symbolism and cultural influences

Ancient Egyptian Art: An Introduction [offsite link]
Examples of well-known images in ancient Egyptian art and their meaning

Asian Art Appreciation [offsite link]
A comprehensive resource of the history, media and techniques of a variety of Asian art forms originating in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and more

Chinese Brush Painting
The materials, techniques and concepts behind this centuries-old Chinese art form

Egyptian Faience
Egyptian faience is one of the oldest artificially made substances -- even older than glass...

Exhibit : Tutankhamun
The exhibit features over 130 funerary objects from the tomb of Tut and other royal personages whose tombs were discovered in the Valley of the Kings...

Exploring Frontalism in Ancient Egyptian Art [offsite link]
A brief but informative summary of frontalism in ancient Egyptian art with links to religion, social and cultural life, and hieroglyphics

Legends of the Native American Dreamcatcher
The origin of the dreamcatcher is unknown, however, many legends surrounding the dreamcatcher exist for tribes all across North America

The Image of Buddha
Although the buddha is a familiar icon in Western culture today, the history of the image of Buddha in artwork stretches over 2000 years and represents the Eastern religion of Buddhism...

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