HART 221: CITIES, MOSQUES, PALACES
Fall 2024 · Section 001 · CRN 16698
This course is an introduction to the monuments and masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture. Proceeding chronologically, we will examine building types such as mosques, tombs, and palaces, along with examples of pottery, calligraphy, and contemporary art. Special emphasis will be placed on the global context and cross-cultural dimensions of Islamic art. The course will have some meetings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Farshid Emami