At this point, we have been introduced to the three rising monotheistic religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.  The expanse of migration throughout the region reveals a great level of influence within the art and architecture of this time.  Choose one piece of art or architecture from the Islamic or Early Medieval time period to analyze:

• What do you see that reflects influence from earlier time periods and/or locations?
• What aspects of your selection represent new aesthetics?
• How did the rise in manuscripts encourage the sharing of aesthetic ideas?