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IAA747 Figural representation in Islamic Art

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course surveys the development of figural representation in various media in Islamic art. It explores the use of images in manuscripts and on art objects, in addition to the textual context in manuscripts, and the functional aspects of artworks. Emphasis will be on cases studies of different modes of representation and narratives.