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ART 349 - Islamic Art


The course will explore the development of early Islamic art and architecture in light of the aesthetics and functional needs of Islam as faith and cultural empire. The impact of Islam as a unifying force will be contrasted with the artistic regionalism of some of the cultures completely or partially subsumed within Islam; Arabic, Persian, Anatolian, Mughal Indian, medieval Spanish, and West African. Prerequisites: ART 110 , ART 111 , or consent of instructor. (Not offered 2017-2018). (Group IV) (Diversity)