The Islamic visual vocabulary of the 8th-14th century was rather consistent from eastern Islamic lands to the west.
Vegetal,
Geometric, and
Calligraphic designs are all used to create a sense of luxury and piety. Many objects and monuments combine all three types of decoration, utilizing the various interpretations of each design. These designs, and their placement, have influenced Christian art, in Spain as well as other nations of the Medieval World.
