AHVS352

The Genesis of Islamic Art and Architecture

An examination of the background, origins, and evolution of early Islamic art and architecture from the seventh century rise of Islam to the end of the ninth century. Investigates the fundamentals of Islam as a faith, Islam's relationship to the pre-Islamic past and the theoretical problem of creating a new visual culture to serve a new religion and society.

Lecture: 3h

Lab: 0h

Tutorial: 0h

Credits: 1.5