This course offers an introduction to the rich and diverse visual culture of the Islamic world from the 7th century to the present. It explores the development of Islamic art and architecture across key regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Central Asia, and South Asia, examining how cultural, religious, and political influences shaped the aesthetic forms and practices of Islamic societies. The course includes a close study of the Art of the Islamic Worlds collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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