Its main characteristic was departure from illusionistic devices, although these (along with figural representation) later crept back into this style.

This opposition to figural representation is not based on the Qur'an, but rather on various traditions contained within the Hadith.

The prohibition of figuration has not always extended to the secular sphere, and a robust tradition of figural representation exists within Muslim art.

The cross is surrounded by incised symbols and figural representations.

The stone bears a number of figural representations and a mirror and comb symbol.

The rear face of the slab bears a mixture of figural representations and Pictish symbols.

The mosaic floor with his figural representations was designed by the architect and produced in Mettlach.

This cave's artistic style represents the Franco-cantabrian school, characterized by the realism of its figural representation.

They flattened or stylized or idealized figural representation.

Some artists consciously follow Escher in seeking figural representation of these abstract ideas.