Why were arabesques and geometric patterns prevalent in islamic art and architecture? a) they are valued because they are more difficult to create b) the use of figures in religious islamic art is restricted c) they represent the prophet muhammad as a symbol of his works d) they are prized as signs of wealth, devotion, and prosperity

The correct answer is B. The use of figures in religious islamic art is restricted.

Explanation

Different from Christian and Catholic religion which use images like crosses, sheep, white pigeons, and many others objects, animals and persons to express holy messages contained in the Bible, the Islam is a religion that restricted the use of those images to express its holy messages, for that reason, from its origin Islamic people developed the religious arts and architecture related with geometric forms and arabesques. So, the correct answer is B. The use of figures in religious islamic art is restricted.

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