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In this study day, we will virtually visit some of the most extraordinary gardens, designed and arranged at the behest of the most famous monarchs in Islamic history.
What will we cover?
We will analyse the gardens in Granada (Spain), Isfahan (Iran), Agra (India), Marrakech (Morocco) and Istanbul (Turkey), among others. We will also take a look at the hydraulic systems, introduced by the Arab and Persian engineers, and the water management that made plants and fruit trees thrive.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
discuss the history and planning of Islamic gardens;
locate them in their historical, political, religious, cultural context;
establish skills of critical and visual analysis.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No previous knowledge is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
PowerPoint presentations with a wide range of slides will accompany the prepared talks. Questioning is welcomed throughout. Handouts with a selected bibliography and other helpful information for further self-study will be provided.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other cost for the course. Please, bring along a notebook, a pencil and your eagerness to learn a lot about traditional Islamic gardens.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other courses from the same tutor about ancient civilisations.
Roberta Marin completed her BA in Fine Arts in Italy and holds an MA in Islamic Art and Archaeology from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. She has travelled extensively in the Mediterranean area and her field of interest includes Mamluk art and architecture, the history of Oriental carpets and Modern and Contemporary Art from the Arab world and Iran. She collaborates with the Khalili Collection of Islamic Art and has taught courses on various aspects of Islamic art and architecture in private and public institutions in the United Kingdom, Italy and Saudi Arabia.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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