ARTH 3380 Islamic Art and Architecture

This course presents the arts of Muslim cultures from the beginnings of Islam in the early seventh century to the modern period. Students examine architectural monuments from palaces to mosques as well as small-scale “luxury” items like textiles, metalwork, ceramics, and illuminated manuscripts. Lectures and discussions explore the diversity of Islamic art throughout the world, observing its role in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa as well as its influence on the West. We will also connect the history of Islamic art with the contemporary world through discussions and a visit to the Brooklyn Museum of Art, which currently houses the most extensive collection of Islamic arts on view in the New York metropolitan area. This is a Writing Intensive course.
Credits: 3.0