Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020

     

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HART 524 001 (CRN: 24086)

PERSIANATE BOOK ARTS

Long Title: PERSIANATE ARTS OF THE BOOK
Department: Art History
Instructors:
Emami, Farshid
Springer, Allison
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:30PM R (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
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):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 1
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 15
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 14-OCT-2024 12:55PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
Description: This seminar explores figural painting and arts of the book in the Persianate cultural sphere, ca. 1300s-1800s. We will study concepts of the book in Islamic civilization, illustrated narratives of Persian literature, word/image relationship, albums, and single-page portraits. The class also examines artistic interactions with East Asia and Europe, and concludes with the advent of lithography in the nineteenth century. Some course meetings will take place at Houston-area museums. Graduate students are required to submit a research paper (15-20 pages). Cross-list: HART 324. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HART 524 if student has credit for HART 324.