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We will take a broad look at the development of Islamic art from formative influences assimilated under the Medieval Caliphates to its flowering under the patronage of important Early Modern Empires of the Middle East, South Asia, Africa and Spain, tracing the movement of ideas across geographical regions.
We will examine the overarching themes of Architecture, Calligraphy, Arabesque, Geometry and Illustration in Islamic design, and how they worked together to produce homogenous visual cultures during each period of their evolution. The study will cover architectural and book design, and a range of decorative arts including ceramics, glass, crystal and jade, metalwork, woodwork, textiles and clothing in the context of patronage and power.
The aim is to provide a coherent road-map of key periods and styles on which to build further detailed study.
What will we cover?
• The evolution of key themes in Islamic art. • The development of defining stylistic features under important dynasties. • Patronage and the working practices of artists and craftsmen. • The movement and cross-influences of ideas and techniques across the Islamic world.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Understand the key themes in Islamic art. • Name some important Islamic dynasties. • Identify defining stylistic features of the arts under key patrons or dynasties.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations and hand-outs. You should be willing to read the assigned texts as they will be key to certain aspects of our lectures and discussions.
This is an online course open to all levels. Students should be familiar with or willing to learn to use digital systems to engage with class materials. These systems include Zoom and Google Classroom. If online learning is new to you, please have a look at our City Lit online learning help pages: click here.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught online with slide presentations and group discussions. Handouts will be provided by your tutor to support your learning on the course via a Google Classroom. You will be invited to join the Google Classroom within a week of your course start date.
Please note: this is a live lecture course and will not be recorded for playback for reasons of copyright, digital infrastructure and data protection.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You might wish to buy a notebook. You might wish to buy some of the books on any reading list given out in class.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Origins of Islamic arts and architecture: the early Caliphates, 661-1258 CE The Arts of the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire
Anita Chowdry is a London based visual artist, educator and researcher. Her particular interest is in the arts of the Islamic World and South Asia, and the materials and processes that went into them. She has an M.A. in Art and Science from Central Saint Martin’s UAL, and is currently engaged in the codicological study of a group of 15th Century Turcoman manuscripts at the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Anita has over 30 years’ experience teaching art and process to adults and professional groups, covering major institutions in the UK and abroad.
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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We will examine the overarching themes of Architecture, Calligraphy, Arabesque, Geometry and Illustration in Islamic design, and how they worked together to produce homogenous visual cultures during each period of their evolution. The study will cover architectural and book design, and a range of decorative arts including ceramics, glass, crystal and jade, metalwork, woodwork, textiles and clothing in the context of patronage and power.<br />
The aim is to provide a coherent road-map of key periods and styles on which to build further detailed study. <br />
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- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
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The study will cover architectural and book design, and a range of decorative arts including ceramics, glass, crystal and jade, metalwork, woodwork, textiles and clothing in the context of patronage and power.</p><p>The aim is to provide a coherent road-map of key periods and styles on which to build further detailed study.</p>An introductory course providing an overview of the development of the visual language of Islamic cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe.• The evolution of key themes in Islamic art.<br> • The development of defining stylistic features under important dynasties. <br> • Patronage and the working practices of artists and craftsmen. <br> • The movement and cross-influences of ideas and techniques across the Islamic world.• Understand the key themes in Islamic art.<br>• Name some important Islamic dynasties. <br>• Identify defining stylistic features of the arts under key patrons or dynasties.<p>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations and hand-outs. 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