HART325 Palaces,Pavilions and Gardens 3cr.

Much of Islamic art is inspired by ideas of
paradise. This course will explore the image of
paradise and its models in Islamic arts from the
8th through 18th centuries. Islamic palace and
garden complexes such as the Alhambra, the Taj
Mahal, Topkapi, and others will be examined, as
well as paradisical themes in Islamic portable
arts, color theory, and abstract geometries. The
historical origins of Muslim paradise iconography
will be investigated, including the role of
Qur’anic and other early Islamic texts, and the
ancient garden traditions of Persia, Rome, and
Byzantium.

Prerequisites: HART100

Culturally Diverse
Undergraduate Elective
Spring