Books:    

J. Bloom and S. Blair, Islam    

J. Bloom and S. Blair,  Islamic Arts

S. Blair and J. Bloom, The Art and Architecture of Islam:  1250-1800

O. Grabar, The Formation of Islamic Art             

Other assignments are included in a photocopied book of readings.

 

Class will be held from 9:30 to approximately 12:00. There are several afternoon classes noted on the syllabus. There will be a take-home final due the last day of the block. Note that this is the day before Winter Break.

Requirements: There will be a visual analysis exercise, several reading responses, a short paper on an aspect of early Islamic art, a quiz, a research paper or project of your choice, which you will present to the class, and a final exam.

Grading: All course requirements must be completed in order to pass the course. In determining the course grade, I shall weigh the elements of the class approximately as follows:  Short papers 15%, Reading responses 15%, Quiz 10%, Project 25%, Final 25%, class participation, 10%.

Readings: Readings in the texts are listed on the schedule.  Assignments should be completed before the class period for which they are assigned.   Reading responses must be turned in at the beginning of class period or before, otherwise they will not count. 

Visual Material: The images that we see in class will be available on the Colorado College Art Department Image Database, available online on the campus network. There will also be a Prowl site for class assignments and information. 

Final: There will be a take-home final due the last day of the block. Note that this is the day before Winter Break.

Attendance: Class will be held from 9:30 to approximately 12:00. There are several afternoon classes noted on the syllabus. Class attendance is essential. Excessive absences or late assignments will cause grades to be lowered.

Contact Information Ruth Kolarik, Packard 129, X6372.

Office hours: Office hours:  1:30-3:00  Mondays and Wednesdays