ART 341 - Islamic Art and Architecture

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course examines Islamic art and architecture of the Mediterranean during the period between the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Ottoman Empire (7th-16th c.). It focuses mainly on the patronage of a succession of dynasties in major urban centers, on regions circling the Mediterranean, from the Iberian Peninsula to Syria. Slide lectures, readings, and discussions consider religious, secular and vernacular art forms. By examining the cultural, religious, political, and socio- economic contexts within which Islamic art and architecture developed, the course will provide an understanding of its major themes and regional variations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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