idolatry

Examples of idolatry in the following topics:

• Islamic Art

  • Typically, though not entirely, Islamic art has focused on the depiction of patterns and Arabic calligraphy, rather than human or animal figures, because it is believed by many Muslims that the depiction of the human form is idolatry and thereby a sin against God, forbidden in the Qur'an.
  • Depictions of the human form in art intended for the purpose of worship is considered idolatry and is forbidden in Islamic law, known as Sharia law.
  • Islamic art has focused on the depiction of patterns and Arabic calligraphy, rather than on figures, because it is feared by many Muslims that the depiction of the human form is idolatry.

• Luxury Arts

  • Many Muslims fear that the depiction of the human form is a type of idolatry and thereby a sin against God, forbidden in the Qur'an.
  • Human representation for the purpose of worship is considered idolatry and is duly forbidden in Islamic law, known as Sharia law.
  • Islamic art has focused on the depiction of patterns and Arabic calligraphy, rather than on figures, because it is feared by many Muslims that the depiction of the human form is idolatry.

• Early Jewish Art

  • Although no single biblical passage contains a complete definition of idolatry, the subject is addressed in numerous passages, so that idolatry may be summarized as the worship of idols or images; the worship of polytheistic gods by use of idols or images; the worship of trees, rocks, animals, astronomical bodies, or another human being; and the use of idols in the worship of God.
  • By the time the Talmud was written, the acceptance or rejection of idolatry was a litmus test for Jewish identity.

• Islamic Calligraphy

  • In a religion where figural representations are considered to be an act of idolatry, it is no surprise that  the word and its artistic representation have become an important aspect in Islamic art.

• Impact of the Protestant Reformation