Question

calligraphy _____________
a. was considered a sacred and respectable form of art.
b. can be found only in islamic art.
c. was used along side figural imagery.
d. was first used by islamic artists during the 15th century.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option a: Calligraphy, especially in many cultures (including Islamic art), was seen as a sacred and respectable art form due to its association with written texts (like religious scriptures) and aesthetic value.
• Option b: Calligraphy exists in many art forms beyond Islamic art (e.g., Chinese, Japanese calligraphy), so "only in Islamic art" is incorrect.
• Option c: In Islamic art, calligraphy was often used instead of figural imagery (due to religious restrictions on depicting figures in some contexts), so it was not typically used alongside figural imagery in that context, and in general, the relationship isn't a universal "alongside" for calligraphy.
• Option d: Calligraphy in Islamic art has roots earlier than the 15th century, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. was considered a sacred and respectable form of art.