Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020
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HART 221 001 (CRN: 24073)
INTRO TO ISLAMIC ART AND ARCH
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE
Department: Art History
Instructor: Emami, Farshid
Meeting: 10:00AM - 11:15AM MW (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 19
Enrollment data as of: 24-APR-2024 6:15PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
30-APR-2020
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
Description: This course is an introduction to the monuments and masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture. Proceeding chronologically, we will examine building types such as mosques, tombs, and palaces, along with examples of pottery, calligraphy, and contemporary art. Special emphasis will be placed on the global context and cross-cultural dimensions of Islamic art. The course will have some meetings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.