Introduction to Islamic Art

Dozentin: Hala Ghoname

Seminarbeginn: 24.10.2024

Donnerstag, 5. DS

ABS/ 105

The course provides a thorough introduction and an extensive historical and stylistic overview of Islamic art, extending beyond the traditional boundaries to include insights into the arts of Muslim minorities in non-Muslim regions. It examines the religious and cultural foundations that shaped distinct artistic styles and decorative motifs. Students will acquire a solid understanding of the distinguishing characteristics, schools of art, and historically renowned Muslim artists. Additionally, the course will reflect on how cultural exchanges with Europe and the East have enriched Islamic book art, architecture, calligraphy, painting, glass art, ceramics, and textiles on each side.

Literatur zur Einführung:

• Brend, Barbara: Islamic Art, London: British Museum Press 1994
• Bloom, Jonathan, and Blair, Sheila: Islamic Art, London: Phaidon Press Limited 2010
• Grabar, Oleg: The Formation of Islamic Art, New Haven, and London: Yale University Press 2016
• Naef, Silvia : Bilder und Bilderverbot im Islam: vom Koran bis zum Karikaturenstreit, München: CHBeck  2007