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 Thanksgiving.

Requirements: There will be a visual analysis exercise, several reading responses, a short paper on an aspect of early Islamic art, 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 25%, Project 40%, Final 25%, class participation, 10%.

Readings: Readings in the texts are listed on the schedule. Reading should be done before the class period for which it is assigned.

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. Class will be held from 9:30 to approximately 12:00. There are several afternoon classes noted on the syllabus.

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

Attendance: Class attendance is essential. Excessive absences or late assignments will cause grades to be lowered. Contact Information Ruth Kolarik, Packard 129, X6372, 633-3908

Office hours: I am in my office most afternoons, but let me know when you're coming.