Jerusalem is considered the holy city for the three monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and is one of the most iconic cities in the world.
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In this one-day course we will explore the artistic history of the city starting from the Roman period to the end of the Ottoman rule.
What will we cover?
In the morning we will examine the last remains of the Roman period, with particular emphasis on the most celebrated Holy Temple. We will continue analysing the Byzantine presence in the area and the arrival of Muslims. The Dome of the Rock and the al Aqsa mosque will be carefully investigated.
In the afternoon, we will retrace the period of the Crusaders and their bloody struggles against the so-called infidels, represented at the time by the Ayyubid and Mamluk dynasties. We will take a close look at the remarkable buildings and elegant works of art produced by the Crusaders and Muslim dynasties. We will complete the course considering the Ottoman period and the role played by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (r.1520-66) in erecting the protective walls that still frame Jerusalem’s old city today.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
discuss the arts and artefacts produced in Jerusalem and neighbouring areas;
locate artwork and artefacts 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?
Teaching is intended to be interactive. 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?
Please, bring with you a notebook, a pencil and your eagerness to learn a lot about Jerusalem and its multilayered history.
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.
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