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080078 PS Case Study II/III: From Istanbul to Samarkand. Book Painting in Islamic Lands (AD 1300-1500) (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.03. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 19.03. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 09.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 16.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 23.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 30.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 07.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 14.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 21.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 28.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 04.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 11.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 18.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Tuesday 25.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Mongol conquest of Baghdad in the mid-13th century engendered sweeping political and cultural changes all over the Islamic world. These changes include rivaling patrons provoking new kinds of artistic production and the emergence of new cultural centers. In the two following centuries several dynasties and local rulers competed for authority in Central Asia, Mesopotamia, and Anatolia. Many of them were bibliophiles investing in lavishly illuminated manuscripts. The constant movement of artists and their works fostered not only the transmission of ideas but also creative dialogues between divergent artistic traditions.
Dealing with selected case studies students participating in this course will explore painted books from the vibrant cultural landscape between Timurid Samarkand and Early Ottoman Istanbul. We will focus on illustrated epics, poems, and anthologies in Persian and some examples in Turkish Languages.
Students are introduced to questions and methods of research on illustrated manuscripts through readings, writing assignments, exercises, and discussions in class. With this as a basis, they will work independently on topics of their choice.
The case study’s central methodological aim is to intensify and enhance the student’s competence in systematically researching a chosen subject, critically evaluating scholarly literature, and presenting the results of their work in an academic form.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. mandatory readings with journal, active participation, mini-proposal (25%)
2. presentation of the topic with handout and PowerPoint (25%)
3. final paper (12.000-17.000 characters text without spaces) (50%)

It is a prerequisite that students complete all the partial requirements to pass this course.
By enrolling in this course, you agree that the written work handed in in moodle be automatically checked for plagiarism by the software Turnitin.
To ensure good academic practice, the course instructor may invite students to a grade-relevant discussion of the final essay, which they must complete positively.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is required. Students must send a certificate to the lecturer in case of illness or family emergencies.
Having completed Case Study I, participants should be familiar with the principles of academic research and writing. They are expected to be able to use scholarly literature in both German and English. The final paper must comply with the citation rules of the Art History Institute.

Grading scheme for the overall course grade:
1 (very good) 100-90 %; 2 (good) 89-81 %; 3 (satisfactory) 80-71 %; 4 (sufficient) 70-61 %; 5 (insufficient) 60-0 %

Examination topics

Examination topics are the content of the course.

Reading list

Readings will be provided in the first session.

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Last modified: Tu 04.06.2024 15:25