ART 231 - Islamic Art And Architecture

Institution:

Assumption University

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This course is an examination of Islamic art and architecture that introduces the student to a non-Western tradition, encouraging the student to study art forms within cultural and societal contexts that greatly differ from those of the West. This course examines four areas of artistic achievement within the Islamic world: ceramics, architecture, textiles, and arts of the book. An overarching theme of the course is the role that representations of the Koranic verse played in the formation of all four art forms, thereby underscoring the fusion of faith and art within the Islamic world. Although the course is designed as a geographic and chronologic overview, certain art forms will be focused on in greater depth, such as Turkish ceramics ad Iranian manuscripts. The closing segment of the course examines 20th century Islamic architecture, that of mosques as well as secular buildings. Staff/ Three credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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