|
|
|
|
|
|
|
n |
The
Arabs before Islam were without writing and knew
|
|
|
little
of the outside world.
|
|
|
n |
They
were very receptive to the accomplishments of
|
|
|
|
the
many civilizations falling to Muslim armies.
|
|
|
n |
Under
the Abbasids, Islamic artistic contribution first
|
|
|
|
lay
in mosque and palace construction.
|
|