islamic art

throughout art history art from different cultures influences each other. I think that this is because artists are always looking for inspiration, new ways to make something and are always trying to learn more about their craft. it is more likely that the cultures get inspiration for their art from neighboring countries and cultures. It seems to me that the islamic art features a lot of jewelry, vases and things are hand painted. also during this time the different cultures were just discovering the craft of artistry, so improving it and looking at how other cultures make something is only part of the evolvement of art during this time. the art in the islamic culture seems very simplistic, there are not many sculptures and there is a lot of painting and primary colors involved. I can see where this culture would get inspiration from other ones. What specific cultures and counties influenced the islamic art?