In the case of the Byzantine, art was treated almost as if it was sacred in and of itself. Artists painted scenes with religious significance. The characters were dressed in immaculate garbs but were simple and static themselves. This fact shows how the Byzantine viewed themselves as humble and insignificant when compared to god. To further emphasize this point they rarely singed or dated their work. While this makes historians work more difficult it

Sculpture of the Muslims also reflected their oriental influences without neglecting the religiousness of their other artwork. In architecture the Muslims made their most significant contributions. The churches and chapels of the Muslims were elaborate and detailed. The dome of Rock in Jerusalem was shaped like an octagon and designed to be special, not just an ordinary mosque. The site of this dome is believed to be of special religious significance to the Muslims. It is said to be the place where Adam is entombed and Abraham ascended to heaven. Other religious influences are evident in the mosque Of Damascus. The mosque had previously served as both a pagan temple and a Christian Church.

The most famous literature from the Muslim cannon is The Arabian Nights or the T

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