Art and architecture according the Arabs

Arab art has its own clear, established character, defining its features and aspects, and it has its own history and characteristics, despite its influence in its early stages by the arts of some neighboring nations, such as the Persians and Romans. However, it soon took on a purely Arab character and flourished as an authentic Arab art, distinguished by any expert eye. Concerning this, the French scientist Gustave Le Bon says: "It is enough for a person to take a look at one of the buildin...