ARIC 368 - The Art of the Book in the Islamic World

While focusing on Persian book painting from the Mongols to the Safavids, the course will also briefly consider Arab, Turkish and Mughal arts of the book. In addition to the history of painting it explores matters related to patronage, book production, calligraphy and illumination.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ARIC 270 or 271.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years
(3 cr.)