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080054 PS Case Study II/III: Introduction to Islamic Calligraphy and Art in the Qur'an (2014W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 15.09.2014 10:00 to Th 25.09.2014 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 17.10.2014 10:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 14.10. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 21.10. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 28.10. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 04.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 11.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 18.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 25.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 02.12. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 09.12. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 16.12. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 13.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 20.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
- Tuesday 27.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Among the visual expressions of the Islamic world, calligraphy occupies a prominent position. It is the first visual art that develops after the emergence and the expansion of Islam. It develops on every medium from architecture to manuscripts and coins. It often stands alone. Sometimes, it even strays from its primary function as a vehicle of meaning. The practice of calligraphy is morally and socially esteemed
. This FS II/III aims at introducing the students to Islamic civilization and art through calligraphy. It will introduce them to the history of the history of this art, initiate them to Arabic script and explain the origins and major developments of Arabic calligraphy. It will also be the opportunity to learn about other forms of arts that develop in relation to the Quran such as illumination and bookbinding.
Assessment and permitted materials
Continuous assessment
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Introduction to Islam, Islamic culture and art. Introduction to the art of calligraphy. Understanding of the specific place of calligraphy in Islam. Knowledge of the origins and main developments of calligraphy in Arabic script from the preislamic to the late-medieval period. Initiation to Arabic script.
Examination topics
Reading and critical reading, historiography, paleography, observation, discussion
Reading list
Robert Irwin, Islamische Kunst, Köln, 1998; R. Ettinghausen, O. Grabar, M. Jenkins-Madina, Islamic Art and Architecture 650 1250, Yale University Press, 2001; Annemarie Schimmel, Calligraphy and Islamic Culture. New York/London 1984; Sheila S. Blair, Islamic Calligraphy, Edinburgh University Press, 2006; Alain George, The Rise of Islamic Calligraphy, London/Berkely/Beirut, Saqi Books, 2010.
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