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The focus of this short course will be the artistic production in some of the countries facing the Mediterranean Sea.
What will we cover?
In the first part of the course we will analyse the development of Islam in the Mediterranean basin and the establishment of the most powerful Muslim dynasties. We will continue by examining the diverse artworks and architecture produced under their patronage. We will virtually travel to Cordoba, Marrakech, Palermo, Cairo, Damascus and Istanbul.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- discuss the arts and artefacts produced in countries like Morocco, Egypt and Spain - 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 on Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other cost for the course. Please, bring writing material and your eagerness to learn a lot about Islamic art in the countries facing the Mediterranean Sea.
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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