The interiors of Muslim homes often used __________in textiles, tiled walls, and carpets, such as the Wagner Carpet (Fig. 9-29), to bring the beauty of nature indoors

A. arabesques
B. natural motifs
C. inscriptions from the Qur'an
D. medallion motifs


Answer: B

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