ARTH 158 - Approaches to Islamic Art

FC ARHU CD

4 credits
An introduction to the art, architecture, and material culture of the Islamic world, from its beginnings in the seventh century to present day. Our thematic approach will cover questions of interfaith exchange, race and slavery, gender and sexuality, colonialism, and contemporary museums. We will study manuscript paintings, calligraphy, mosques, palaces, pottery, lacquer, and metalwork. Class sessions include a field trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art. Field trip(s) required.

This course is appropriate for new students.