Islamic figurative art | The Hidden Art of Islam

Rageh Omaar looks at how some Muslim rulers commissioned art depicting human figures.

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  • Clip length: 4'58''
  • Broadcast year: 2012
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  • Religious Education | Islam | Practices | Art as an expression of Islam
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: The Hidden Art of Islam
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