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Islamic art refers to the visual arts that were produced in the Islamic world, which encompasses a vast geographical area stretching from Spain and North Africa in the west to Central Asia and India in the east. Islamic art is characterized by its focus on religious themes and its emphasis on the representation of spiritual truths. Islamic art is also known for its distinctive aesthetic features, including the use of calligraphy, geometric patterns, and arabesque designs. Islamic art covers a wide range of media, including architecture, painting, calligraphy, ceramics, and textiles. In the narrowest sense, the arts of the Islamic peoples might be said to include only those arising directly from the practice of Islam. More commonly, however, the term is extended to include all of the arts produced by Muslim peoples, whether connected with their religion or not. In this article, the subject includes the arts created in pre-Islamic times by Arabs and other peoples in Asia Minor and North Africa who eventually adopted the Islamic faith.

Alexis Aimé Charles Louis de La Grange was a French politician and historian. He was born on October 19, 1825, in Paris, France, and died on January 10, 1917, in the same city. He served as a member of the French National Assembly from 1871 to 1876 and was also a member of the Académie des sciences morales et politiques. La Grange was known for his historical works, including a biography of Napoleon III and a history of the Second French Empire. He was one of the first French politicians to use photography to document his travels and political activities. La Grange's photographs were published in various newspapers and magazines, and he exhibited them at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1867. His photographic collection is now housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. La Grange was also a keen collector of art and antiques, and his collection included works by artists such as Eugène Delacroix and Théodore Géricault. Despite his many interests, La Grange remained committed to his political career and served as a member of the National Assembly until his retirement in 1876.

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1849 - 1851
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Islamic Art

Visual arts produced since the 7th century CE by people who lived within territories inhabited or ruled by Muslims.

Alexis de La Grange (1825–1917)

French politician
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J. Paul Getty Museum
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Ceiling, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Swedish warship Vasa (Wasa) 3-14

A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a barn, North Carolina. Farm Security Administration photograph

Decatur, Alabama. Ingalls Shipbuilding Company. A section of a ship's bottom being lowered into place

Mosquee d'Omar et Tribunal de David [Jerusalem]

Mosque el Aksa i.e., al-Aqsa, interior

World War I in Palestine and the Sinai

Two 143-square-meter health clinics are taking shape for the Iraqi Army at Taji Military Base in Iraq. The East Clinic is 75% complete with the crew there installing electrical lights and ceiling tiles. At the West Clinic, floor tiles are being set in place. At both clinics, final grade around the structures is being worked. The $3 million contract was awarded July 7, 2004, with an expected completion date of Aug. 25, 2005. A crew of about 35 Iraqis are working at both projects. Each health clinic will feature five exam rooms and one isolation room. (U.S. Army photo by Norris Jones) (Released)

Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ arkheologicheskai︠a︡ / po raspori︠a︡zhenii︠u︡ Turkestanskago General-Gubernatora K.P. fon Kaufmana I-go sostavili A.L. Kun i N.V. Bogaevskīĭ.

Suburban Square Shopping Center, St. James Place, Ardmore, Montgomery County, PA

Palais de Kasr-è-Kadjâr, de Kasr-è-Kadjâr près Téhérân; Cour intérieure du Palais de Kasr-è-Kadjâr, près Téhérân.

[General view of ruins]. Albumen print, Getty Museum. Public domain photograph.

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