ART 221 - Islamic Art and Architecture

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

This course surveys Islamic art and architecture from the beginnings of Islam in the 7th century through the early modern period. We cover Umayyad Jerusalem and Damascus, Abbasid Baghdad, Fatimid Cairo, the period of the Crusades, the impact of the Mongols, and the Gunpowder Empires, as well as a range of media from architecture and monumental decoration to textiles and calligraphy. Throughout the course, we explore the interactions between Islamic art and neighboring peoples and cultures. Elizabeth Lastra.

Prerequisite(s): ART 105 or ART 106, coursework in Medieval Studies, or permission of the instructor.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS