ARTH 278 Islamic Art and Architecture

A chronological survey of the visual art and architecture created within, and for, the Islamic cultures of Western Asia, North Africa, and Europe, c. 630-1630, from Spain to India. Covers sacred and secular architecture and architectural decoration, sculpture, painting, manuscripts, textiles, and metalwork, including objects in area collections. Readings will include primary sources, exhibition catalogs, and scholarly articles; visits to museums and a mosque are anticipated.