IAA 491ATp:Ornament in Islam Art & Arc

This course will focus on a specific area or period within the history of Islamic art and architecture. The course will cover issues related to the historical and cultural context of a specific theme in Islamic art and/or architecture, and would address related aspects such as ornament, craftsmanship, stylistic patterns and cross-cultural influences. The course is based on a series of lectures that cover the major landmarks, artifacts, and artistic production of the period in question, while exposing the students to the essential scholarship in the field. [3-0, 3 cr.]