Explain how artistic expression reflects the basic tenets of the islamic faith in the following examples.
1) Architecture
a) Mosque
b) Minarets
2) Persian poetry
a) relationship of lost lovers
b) celebration of spring
3) Music and dance
a) Turkish whirling dervishes
b) sufi dancing
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The solution provides a brief background on the influences & 'tenets' of Islamic Art & literature. It goes on to discuss architecture through the Minarets & Mosques that are a common attribute with Islamic religious buildings; Literature through the attributes of lost love & the celebration of Spring in Islamic poetry; and lastly, Music & dance is discussed through Sufi Dancing & its relation to the Islamic Mysticism that is prevalent among the Turkish whirling dervishes. The solution provides a brief historic background on the development of islamic faith & how this faith is expressed in Islamic Arts & Literature.