Completed. Registration closed. Introduction to Islamic Art: Crash Course

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Course Description

This two-session course is designed as a very brief introduction to the main aspects of historical Islamic art. The first session will introduce students to the definition of ‘Islamic Art’ before providing a brief overview of its development with regards to art and architecture - from its roots in the 1^st / 7^th century to the 13^th / 19^th century. The second session, held within the art galleries at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, will focus on a close-up discussion of key objects and artifacts in view of examining the main principles of Islamic art. A particular focus will be placed on the importance of calligraphy and its crucial link to the materialization of the Holy Qur’an, geometric decoration, the significance of floral motifs and the issue of animal and human figures.

Entry requirements

Good level of English language (no translation will be provided).
Previous art related experience or education is not required.

Lecturer: Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis

Dates: 20th-21st January 2017

Day 1, Friday, 20th January, 11.00 -  16.00 (4 hours + 2*30 minutes breaks)

Day 2, Saturday, 21st January, 12.00 - 18.00 (4 hours + transfer). This lecture will take place in Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. The round transportation will be provided from Dubai with no extra cost). 

Venue: 

Andakulova Gallery

Unit 18, P4 Level

Damac Park Towers

DIFC, Dubai