Discuss the Moslem attitude in art toward representation



Moslem attitude in art toward representation

Muslim art has attracted the attention of a number of Western scholars' who gained good reputations because of their contributions to the study and publicising of the field. Despite this positive aspect, their work contained an element of prejudice as they repeatedly applied their Western norms and criteria in their evaluation of Muslim art. In their views, far from contributing to the arts of its society, Islam has restricted, diminished and undervalued artistic creativity. Islam is seen as obstructive and limiting to artistic talent and its art is ...