ARTHST 108 - Islamic Art

Institution:

Drew University

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the history of ten centuries of Islamic art and architecture both chronologically and thematically. It begins with a comprehensive study of medieval Islamic art of the Near East and Mediterranean from the seventh through the twelfth century, examining major themes and regional variations. Study will then shift to select monuments of Islamic art in Iran, central Asia, and India from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. The main focus will be architecture and manuscript painting, with some attention also to metalwork, pottery, and textiles. Issues considered include: Islamic aesthetic attitudes, definitions of Islamic art, adaptations of late antique artistic vocabulary, cross-cultural influence, architecture and ritual, and ideology and style in manuscript painting.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.drew.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 408-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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