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HIST 055: Arts of the Islamic World


Units: 4

An introduction to the arts of the Islamic world (7th-century – present). Painting, architecture, metalwork, ceramics, and contemporary arts will be situated in their socio-cultural contexts. Issues of power and patronage, regionalism, identity, Orientalism, and cultural interaction within the framework of artistic production and reception will be examined.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Crosslisted with: GASP 055B
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Arts and Humanities
  • Badge: Literary and Textual Analysis
  • Badge: Global Awareness
  • Badge: Media and Visual Analysis
  • Badge: Societies and Cultures of the Past
  • Badge: Diversity and Identity

Requisites and Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required: No


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