ARTH 320: Art of the Islamic World

ARTH 320-A01: Art of the Islamic World
(Summer 2012)

09:30 AM to 11:45 AM MTWR

Section Information for Summer 2012

ARTH 320, the Art History of the Islamic World, examines the art and architecture of the Islamic world from the 7th Century to the present. Through slide lectures, readings, and field trips, this class examines the historical, cultural and religious background of the Islamic world in order to understand its impact on art and architecture. Specific geographic areas to be studied include: Jerusalem and Damascus, Baghdad and Cairo, Spain and Persia, India and the Ottoman Empire. Within this large geographic area we will study the similarities and differences of the Arts of the Book, textiles, luxury goods, and monumental architecture. A visit to a museum and a mosque are required. The course fulfills the General Education Global Understanding requirement OR the CHSS requirement for non-Western culture. Instructor: Prof. Guignon

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduction to Islamic art, from the time of Muhammad to present. Cultural and regional approach, utilizing local museum collections. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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