Islamic Art And Design

The student will be introduced to the basic tenets of Islam and their influence in the developments and achievements of Islamic Arts since the beginning of Islam to the present times, to explain the unique contribution of Islamic Arts to the world culture. Islamic art will be examined through its architecture, calligraphy, illuminated manuscripts, miniature paintings and the adorned object. Teaching will be through field trips to museums, invited talks, key texts and study assignments. Design assignments will be set to explore and understand core concepts of Islamic arts, and apply them in contemporary art and design context.