Packet 2: Tossup 15

Description acceptable. Motifs of this kind top the gold spout of an 11th-century rock crystal ewer that is a centerpiece of the Kier Collection. William Clark and one of these motifs name a Kirman object that was the most expensive art object in its category ever sold. A zigzag pattern made up of these motifs decorates the Mshatta (“muh-SHAH-tah”) Facade. Figural humans and animals appeared against grounds made up of these motifs (-5[1])in Safavid lusterware. Calligraphy and these motifs decorate the horseshoe arched mihrab of the Great Mosque of Córdoba. (10[1])Curved boteh and mina khani motifs of this kind characterize Persian rugs, contrasting the rectilinear (10[2])gul of Turkmen rugs. Geometric patterns and these motifs are combined in designs described by the outdated term “arabesque.” (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, Islamic art (10[2])decorated with what category of motifs includes palmettes (10[2])and florets? (10[2])■END■ (10[11]0[2])

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