Islamic Golden Age
Art and Science Accomplishments
Art and Literature
- Art of glass blowing perfected
- Lavish Embroidery
- Dome of the rock: domes with calligraphy and geometric design
- House of Wisdom: book of translations
Science and Medicine
Chemistry & Alchemy
Astronomy & Medicine
Calculations for movement of the sun, moon and the five known planets
“For every disease, Allah has given a cure” which led to pharmacology and dentistry
Experimented with cardiology and neurology
- Doctor Avicenna wrote “the Canon of Medicine” which became europe's medical textbook for 500 years.
Islamic Art
Glass blowing
They perfected the art of glass blowing
Embroidery
Their intricate form of personalizing their clothing and architecture
Calligraphy
They had different forms of expressing themselves through art and writing
Science and Medicine
Science
- Chemistry and Alchemy
- Astronomy and Medicine
- Calculations for moving the sun, moon and five known planets
Medicine
- "For every disease, Allah has given a cure."
- Lead to pharmacology and dentistry
- They had hospitals with emergency rooms which made them pay attention to hygiene and sanitary problems.