Arabic miniature
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Arabic miniatures are small painting
s on paper
, whether book illustrations or separate works of art. Arabic miniature art dates to the late 7th century. Arab
s depended on such art not only to satisfy their artistic taste, but also for scientific explanations.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
s on paper
Paper
Paper is a thin material mainly used for writing upon, printing upon, drawing or for packaging. It is produced by pressing together moist fibers, typically cellulose pulp derived from wood, rags or grasses, and drying them into flexible sheets....
, whether book illustrations or separate works of art. Arabic miniature art dates to the late 7th century. Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
s depended on such art not only to satisfy their artistic taste, but also for scientific explanations.