FAH 240 - Islamic Art and Architecture

An introduction to Islamic art and architecture and its global impact from the 7th century to the present. A study of the historical development of Islamic Art in specific Islamic regions including: Egypt, Iraq, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, India, and Central Asia. Art forms to be considered include painting, book illustration, calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, architecture of the mosques and madrasa, and garden design.

Four credits.