— Arts of the Islamic Book

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Critical study of the arts of the luxury book in the pre-modern Islamic world. Representation in Islam, the relationship of word and image, the discipline of calligraphy, aesthetics and representation in Persianate painting. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC).