Islamic Art and Architecture 3600-AR-IAA-OG

The aim of the course is to provide an interesting and enjoyable introduction to some of the most significant works of Islamic art, in particular Arabic, Persian Turkish and Mughal art and architecture. Students will become acquainted with forms, iconography and ornaments of Islamic art, and with techniques of manufacturing particular objects. Topics will be presented in a chronological order – from pre-Islamic times and the origins of Islam to modern times.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom
Remote learning

Course coordinators

Magdalena Pinker

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.

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.
S. Makariou (ed.), Les Arts de l'Islam au musée du Louvre, Hazan, 2012.

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:

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