Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Intro Vis Cult Islam Wld
Term
2019C
Subject area
AAMW
Section number only
401
Section ID
AAMW635401
Course number integer
635
Registration notes
Course is available to Freshmen and Upperclassmen.
Meeting times
TR 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Level
graduate
Description
A one-semester survey of Islamic art and architecture which examines visual culture as it functions within the larger sphere of Islamic culture in general. Particular attention will be given to relationships between visual culture and literature, using specific case studies, sites or objects which may be related to various branches of Islamic literature, including historical, didactic, philosophical writings, poetry and religious texts. All primary sources are available in English translation.
Course number only
635
Cross listings
ARTH235401, ARTH635401, NELC285401, NELC685401, VLST235401
Fulfills
Cross Cultural Analysis
Use local description
No