AAH 317 - Arts of Iran

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

Prerequisite: one previous course in art history or permission of the instructor This course explores the visual arts of Iran and Central Asia (the greater Persian realm), including architecture, sculpture, painting, decorative arts, and film, from the earliest archaeological evidence up to the present day. In addition to covering the historical development of the art, the course also explores whether or not there is such a thing as a specifically Persian culture manifest in the arts. Other themes to be covered include the use of art as political propaganda, the role of religion in the creation and reception of art, the relationship between literature and visual arts in Iran, and finally, the impact of modernity and global culture in Iran. This is an upper-level course, and while students need not have any previous knowledge of the specific subject, students must be able to engage in independent research, as well as be able to read and write critically and understand the basic principles of art historical engagement

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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