ISLAM: Mid 14th century enamelled glass mosque lamp, Bequest of Felix Slade (S.333)
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o The Classical
and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world
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Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic World From the 7th century AD to the present day this course explores the origin and the evolution of the arts produced in the Muslim world: architecture, arts of the book, ceramics and metalwork, jewellery, carved stone and ivory, arms and armour, as well as textiles and carpets. There will be a focus on specific objects produced in geographical regions such as Arabia, Syria, North Africa, Iran, India and Central Asia. Among the topics covered will be the use of decorative patterns - motifs such as the arabesque and geometric ornament will be traced through different periods and regions. The course will explore what is particular to Islamic art and how artists in the Muslim world borrowed from other cultures, as well as the impact Islamic art has had on the west. The influence of the China trade, the exchange of luxury items along the Silk route, and the contacts with Europe and the Mongols in Central Asia will also be explored. The course will follow a broadly chronological structure, ensuring clarity and continuity and a coherent framework for study.
o The Classical
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Introduction | Postgraduate Diploma | General information | Faculty | Contact The British Museum | Applicaton Form