22-2143 Art of Islam: Past and Present

In this course, students will gain an understanding of Islamic Art and its transformation over fourteen centuries through contributions of various cultures and civilizations. Structured within a chronological frame, the course will provide a discussion of creative process, experience and perception of images (calligraphy and manuscript illuminations), objects (textiles, pottery and decorative arts) and spaces (architecture) in historical and contemporary cultures of Islam. Through assignments that emphasize research and presentation skills, students will explore a broad range of perspectives.

3 Credits
GA
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 52-1111 Writing and Rhetoric I - Enhanced or 52-1112 Writing and Rhetoric - Enhanced II or 52-1121 Writing and Rhetoric I for Non-Native Speakers of English or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I