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The Role of Islamic Art in Islamic Philosophy
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Which of the following is a fundamental principle in Islamic art that reflects the Islamic concept of tawhid (oneness of God)?
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Aniconism (avoidance of depicting living beings)
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In Islamic art, aniconism is a reflection of the Islamic belief in the oneness of God (tawhid). This principle discourages the depiction of living beings, particularly humans and animals, in religious contexts.