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	Camille Gizzarelli BellaOnline's Art Appreciation Editor

Defining the characteristics of Islamic art, of which the written word is key

A Brief History of Islamic Art [offsite link]
A brief history of Islamic art including religious influences, characteristics and media

Ancient Art, from the Detroit Institute of Arts [offsite link]
An excellent review of the arts of the ancient Mediterranean world as well as the ancient Near East and Islam, including religious symbolism and cultural influences

Ancient Egyptian Art: An Introduction [offsite link]
Examples of well-known images in ancient Egyptian art and their meaning

Asian Art Appreciation [offsite link]
A comprehensive resource of the history, media and techniques of a variety of Asian art forms originating in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and more

Exploring Frontalism in Ancient Egyptian Art [offsite link]
A brief but informative summary of frontalism in ancient Egyptian art with links to religion, social and cultural life, and hieroglyphics

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