Course Description:
This course explores art and architecture from three early modern Islamic empires: the Ottomans, Safavids and Mughals. Works of art and architecture will be analyzed within their historical contexts and emphasis will be placed on concerns of contact and competition. How, in other words, do art and architectural objects created specifically for the ruling elite support a dialogue of cultural continuity and exchange, and how do these works of art communicate the individual political and religious interests of the three Islamic dynasties?
Language:
German and English are necessary for to participate in this course.Class instructor will conduct class meetings in English, and most readings will also be in English. Whenever possible, materials written in German will be provided. Students are invited to participate in either German or English. Wissenschaftliche Arbeit will be conducted in German to better adhere to the department’s Leitfaden.
- Trainer/in: Ioanna Papazoglou
- Trainer/in: Margaret Shortle