Dates: March 19 - April 23
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Weekly, 10:00 - 11:15 am EST / 3:00 - 4:15 pm UK
Format: Live online with a small cohort
Places are limited
This course introduces students to the art and architecture of the Islamic world in a chronological format. Through lecture and discussion, we will tackle large developments in Islamic art. Each week will provide a broad overview of major dynasties starting with the Late Antique World (Western Rome, Sasanian, South Arabia), and continuing to the Age of the Great Caliphs, the Late Medieval Eastern Mediterranean, the Late Medieval North and West Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, the “Gunpowder Empires” (Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid), and the late Ottoman Period. Perfect for novices and art lovers alike. The class will adjust to participants’ individual interests as well as provide a general overview.
Meet your instructor
History & Education Coordinator
Sarah is a specialist in medieval Islamic art and history and the material culture of medieval al-Andalus (Spain and Portugal). She is currently a Postdoctoral Associate in Medieval Islamic Art, Art History and Archaeology at the University of Maryland, having previously worked at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Sarah's experience is grounded in her work on the consultancy and collaboration with Ubisoft and the DLIVCC internal games projects, including our R&D collaboration with Ubisoft World Design Director Maxime Durand. In addition, she brings 10+ years in the classroom, research with medieval Arabic language sources, and ongoing work in archaeology. These provide her with unique approaches to teaching the art, architecture, and archaeology of early Islamic empire for students and professionals in games and entertainment.
Image: Ceramic Lamp. Turkish (Artist) late 16th century (Early Modern). Fritware ceramic with polychromy under transparent glaze (Islamic World). The Walters Art Museum. Credit Line: Acquired by Henry Walters, before 1909. Accession Number: 48.1301