Figurative Representation In Islam

This film discusses the past and present views of figurative representation in Islamic art. There are a collection of artifacts that are examined throughout in which show the shift made. This documentary questions why the rules have changed and what forms are considered acceptable in Islamic art. There is a muslim pilgrimage known as, the Hajj in Islamic culture. Those who travel to Mecca are imitating the travels of Muhammad, the prophet, who did so in 631 CE. This is an important part of the film because it marks the period in time in which he rid Ka’ba of all idols. There was a sense of fear that if an object was created it would become an object to worship. The use of the geometric designs were non threatening forms of decoration