- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Islamic Art and Architecture 3600-AR-IAA-OG
The course aims to offer an engaging introduction to major works of Islamic art, with a focus on Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Mughal art and architecture. Students will explore the forms, iconography, and ornamentation characteristic of Islamic art, as well as the techniques used in the creation of specific objects. The material is presented chronologically, from pre-Islamic origins to modern developments.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
student has detailed and organized knowledge of Islamic art and aesthetics of Arab countries, Iran, Turkey and India
student knows basic cultural phenomena (connected to art) of Arab countries, Iran and Turkey
student knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in Arab countries, Iran, India and Turkey
Skills:
student is able to recognize and analyze most important phenomena/trends in art (painting, sculpture, architecture, other fields) of Arab countries, Iran and Turkey
Social competences:
student acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Arab countries, Iran and Turkey
Assessment criteria
Knowledge and competences presented at the examination
Bibliography
S. Blair, J. Bloom, The Art and Architecture of Islam, 1250–1800, Yale University Press, 1994.
R. Ettinghausen, O. Grabar, M. Jenkins Madina, Islamic Art and Architecture, 650–1250, Yale University Press, 2003.
M. Hattstein, D. Peter, Islam: Art and Architecture, H.F.Ullmann Publishing Gmbh, 2000.
M.D. Ekhtiar, et al. (ed.), Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2011.
K. von Folsach, Art from the World of Islam in The David Collection, Eye-Dears, 2001.
O. Grabar, The Formation of Islamic Art, Yale University Press, 1987.
R. Hillenbrand, Islamic Architecture. Form, Function and Meaning, AUC Press, 2000.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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