[Jedi Master Pikachu]

That would be improbable. As the article specifically mentions, the buildings are covered in patterns because of Islamic restrictions on making artwork depicting living things.

[ApplegateRanch]

As the article specifically mentions, the buildings are covered in patterns because of Islamic restrictions on making artwork depicting living things.

Simplistic misconception.

The "prohibition" depends on which Muslims, where, and during what time period.

I've seen stunningly beautiful collections very old Islamic glass animal and bird figures in musseums. Corning Museum of Glass has one such collection.

Anyone can find examples of Muslim figural art if they just bother to search.