What did Islamic art emphasize because it rejected iconography?

Geometric patterns and calligraphy.

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Why: Islamic art's rejection of iconography led to emphasis on geometric patterns, calligraphy, and architecture.

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Answer: Geometric patterns and calligraphy. Islamic art's rejection of iconography led to emphasis on geometric patterns, calligraphy, and architecture.

  1. Art en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
    Islamic art's rejection of iconography led to emphasis on geometric patterns, calligraphy, and architecture
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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