Transcript Islamic - HCC Learning Web

Unit 3:
Global Art
Developed by Cynthia Millis and Lisa Wildermuth
for Online Model ARTS 1303 Course - 2015
Islamic
Please study the related Map and Timeline in the required text.
Major Dynasties
Umayyad
Abbasid
Fatimid
Nasrid
Mamluk
Ottoman
Safavid
661-750, 756-1031
750-1258
909-1171
1232-1492
1250-1517
1281-1924
1501-1732
The term “Islamic Art” can be misunderstood. According to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art (the Met) and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA),
what is “Islamic Art” – what does it include?
According to the text, the Met and LACMA, discuss the “rules” when it comes to
figural imagery in Islamic art. Why is this so? Be sure to include the following in
your discussion:
>aniconic
According to the Met, what are the three primary categories of aniconic Islamic
decoration?
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2.
3.
Islamic artists borrowed from the past to create their signature geometric pattern
style. Which classical cultures were appropriated?
>appropriate
What other “non-art” influences contributed to the Islamic geometric pattern style?
Founding of Islam
Using the text, the Met and LACMA, discuss the founding of Islam on this and the
next slide. Be sure to include the following in your discussion:
>Muhammad
>Allah
>Mecca
>Qur’an/Koran
>Kaaba
>Medina/Yathrib
>Hijra
>Caliph
>Shi’a
>Sunni
The Five Pillars
LACMA
Still a part of the religious practice of Muslims today, the Five Pillars of Islam (and a
brief description of each) are:
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4.
5. Hajj
Early Islam
This building is the earliest surviving Islamic
monument. Using your text and Archnet (a
joint project by the Aga Khan Trust for
Culture and MIT), answer the following
questions.
The building is located in ______________
and houses _________________________
(thus its name).
What is its connection to Judaism and
Christianity?
What does it commemorate for Muslims?
The building is not a mosque. What is its
purpose?
According to the text and
Archnet, how is the building
decorated?
What is the symbolism of
the decoration?
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Now we turn to Early Mosque Architecture.
Early mosques were modeled after
_________________. This became
standardized and includes the following
features for performing specific functions:
>Qibla
>Minbar
>Imam
>Mihrab
>Minaret
>Muezzin
Match the term to the correct image. (some terms
and/or images used more than once)
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e.
Minbar
Imam
Minaret
Mihrab
Muezzin
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Like mosque architecture, creating Qur’ans/Korans began as an early Islamic art
form that continues today. Using your text, the Met site and the LACMA site, answer
the following.
Korans are written in _________ (language) and contain 114 _______ (chapters).
Although there have been some Korans found in an earlier script, the most
prevalent script for early Korans is _____________ (named for the town).
The writing of a Koran is considered holy. Discuss this thought below including the
term
>calligraphy
Calligraphy is not reserved for
manuscripts of the Koran alone.
List other items or areas one
might find calligraphy.
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Later Islam
One of the most successful periods for later Islamic art comes during the reign of
the Ottomans. Using the text, Met and LACMA sites outline the history of the
Ottoman Empire below.
Within the Ottoman period, the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent stands out as
the “Golden Age”. Briefly describe this age using the text, Met and LACMA.
The architecture of the age reached its height with this building for Suleyman the
Magnificent’s son, Selim II. Designed by Suleyman’s premier architect, ________,
it exemplifies Ottoman architecture. Using the text, describe the building’s
plan and exterior.
And now describe the interior…
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Carpet weaving dates to pre-Islamic times in the Middle East. Carpets had a wide
range of uses and many regional styles developed. With the success of the Islamic
empire, came the success of the carpet weaving industry that flourishes today.
View this video from UNESCO demonstrating several carpet-making techniques.
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