More widely, Islamic tradition has discouraged the figurative depiction of living creatures, especially human beings. Islamic art has therefore tended to be abstract or decorative. Shia Islamic ...

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The city is home to many architectural and cultural landmarks, including the Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque, which collectively showcase the influence of Islamic art and Central ...