Islamic Art and Society

Catalog description

A survey of the major architectural monuments and traditions, schools of painting, and principle media and techniques employed in the decorative arts of the Islamic World from about 700 to 1700. This course includes visits to the Islamic Collections of the Saint Louis Art Museum. This course is mutually exclusive. Students may not take both 2140/3140 for credit. 2140 and 3140 students attend the course simultaneously.