Islamic Art History

Catalog description

An introduction to Islamic art from the seventh century to the present. Students will explore international and regional styles of various types of buildings (such as mosques), as well as in painting, calligraphy, and the decorative arts. They will get acquainted with both local and international styles of Islamic art and architecture and the ways in cross-fertilization of stylistic and architectural features took place. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)