What characteristic of Islamic art can be understood from the work, Bahram Gur and the Princess in the Black Pavilion?

A. The artist Shaykhazada disobeyed Islamic law by portraying people.
B. Illustrations of people are allowed in secular books in Islamic culture.
C. Art from Islamic culture is abstract and nonfigurative.
D. Islamic law permits the depiction of people in religious murals.


Answer: B

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