Why is Islamic art devoid of figurative images?

Question

Why is Islamic art devoid of figurative images?

Answer 1

What makes you say that?  I saw a beautiful figurative picture made in the Arabic script in a restaurant called Nagina in Southall London.   I would have loved to have owned it even though I am not a Moslem nor an Arab.  It was a masterpiece on its own. I believe the word it was made out of was Allah

Answer 2

The human body is not subject to celebration.  it is thought of lustful.  Only animals and nature are celebrated.

Answer 3

Because the Koran is meant to be taken very literally. This spills out into their artwork.