ARTH 358H - Art of the Islamic World (3).

Institution:

Winthrop University

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Description: This course provides an introduction to the art and architecture of the Islamic worlds. Students first examine the creation of Islamic visual culture in the Middle East (7th-8th centuries) before exploring its development and spread across North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Central Asia (9th-14th centuries). The course culminates in a comparative survey of the imperial art, architectural, and urban traditions of the Safavid, Ottoman, and Mughal empires while highlighting issues related to global trade, diplomacy, colonialism, and westernization (15th-19th centuries). Topics such as figural representation, sectarianism, and cultural heritage issues are considered throughout the course. Notes: Offered periodically.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.winthrop.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 323-2211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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