13.1: Overview
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In this chapter, we will examine Islamic art. We will look at how this art contributed to the larger development of Western art. It is imperative to understand Islamic art in order to see how it impacted later artistic developments.
Learning Activities
The learning activities for this module include:
- Review: Key Learning Items
Islamic Art
- Read: Introduction to Islamic Art
- Read: Mosque Architecture
The Early Period
- Read: The Early Period
- Read: Dome of the Rock (includes a video—2:34)
- Read: Great Mosque of Cordoba
The Medieval Period
- Read: Medieval Period
- Read: Pyxis of Al-Mughira
- Read: The Alhambra
- Watch: Ilkhanid Mihrab (5:40)
The Later Period
- Read: Later Period
- Watch: Qa’a: The Damascus Room (6:39)
Extra Review
- Review: External Resources
Assignment
- Submit: Module 13 Quiz (5 points)
- Submit: Museum Project (100 points)
Contributors and Attributions
- Art History I. Provided by: Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College. Located at: http://eli.nvcc.edu/. License: CC BY: Attribution
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