Undergraduate Course: The Rise of Islamic Art (HIAR10082)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | History of Art |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.arthistory.ed.ac.uk/ |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | When they conquered the Near East in the 7th century, the Arabs came from the distant confines of its great civilisations. Within two centuries of that date, they had created a brilliant culture that flourished from Spain to the borders of China. This course explores the astonishing rise of Islamic art and its relation to the worlds of classical Antiquity, Byzantium, Persia ? and beyond. A broad variety of themes, from architecture to the decorative arts and calligraphy, will be considered both in themselves and as windows on early Islamic society, its roots and cosmopolitan dimension. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 History of Art courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
This course is intended as a general introduction to Islamic art and civilisation. While the themes addressed are wide-ranging, a focus on a seminal period of about three centuries will result in a deeper understanding of each topic in the broader context of its craft and time. Students will thereby be encouraged to sharpen their visual and analytical skills, critically engaging with the literature on each subject.
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Assessment Information
1 two-hour examination paper (50%) and 1 essay c.2,000 words (50%).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
2 x 2000 word essays (100%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alain George
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Course secretary | Mrs Sue Cavanagh
Tel: (0131 6)51 1460
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