Valdemar challenges the notion of the Dark Ages as a period of ignorance and artistic stagnation, focusing on the sophistication of art during that era. It highlights Islamic art and architecture as particularly significant, showcasing examples like the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Islamic art is praised for its mathematical precision and symbolic meanings, with examples like the octagonal shape of the Dome of the Rock symbolizing a bridge between heaven and earth.
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