1. Unit 3: Global Art Developed by Cynthia Millis and Lisa Wildermuth
for Online Model ARTS 1303 Course

2. Islamic
Please study the related Map and Timeline in the required text.

3. Major Dynasties
Umayyad , Abbasid Fatimid Nasrid Mamluk Ottoman Safavid
after Gardner’s Art Through the Ages by Fred Kleiner

4. The term “Islamic Art” can be misunderstood
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?
(Left)
Title : Ardebil Carpet Title : detail with inscription Date : Repository : Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :
(Center)
Creator : Iran, Isfahan Title : Mihrab and Inscription Frieze from a Mosque Date : c Repository : The Cleveland Museum of Art Repository : Cleveland, Ohio, USA Repository : Gift of Katharine Holden Thayer Repository : Repository : ARTstor : AMICO_CL_ URL :
(Right)
Creator : Built by Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik; exterior mosaic was completely replaced by Sulieman the Magnificent. Title : Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock / Qubbat Al-Sakhra Date : The mosque was built from 688 to 691 AD; exterior mosaic was repaired in the Mamluk period ( ), and then completely replaced in The parapet wall with its inscription is contemporary; the tiling was replaced again between ARTstor : ASITESPHOTOIG_ URL :

5. 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
Title : Mecca: Great Mosque: Ref.: Miniature of Mohammed re-dedicating the Black Stone at the Kaaba Title : Great Mosque Title : Kaaba Date : c ARTstor : ARTSTOR_103_ URL :

6. style. Which classical cultures were appropriated? >appropriate
According to the Met, what are the three primary categories of aniconic Islamic
decoration? 1. 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?

7. Founding of Islam

8. next slide. Be sure to include the following in your discussion:
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
Title : Polychrome tile with depiction of the Kaaba at Mecca Date : ca Repository : Istanbul, Sadberk Hanim Museum ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :

9. >Kaaba >Medina/Yathrib >Hijra >Caliph >Shi’a >Sunni
Title : Mecca: Great Mosque: Ref.: Miniature of Ali answering questions about Mohammed at the Kaaba Title : Great Mosque Title : Kaaba Date : c ARTstor : ARTSTOR_103_ URL :

10. The Five Pillars

11. brief description of each) are:
LACMA
Still a part of the religious practice of Muslims today, the Five Pillars of Islam (and a
brief description of each) are:
Hajj

12. Early Islam

13. 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?
(Top)
Creator : Built by Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik; exterior mosaic was completely replaced by Sulieman the Magnificent. Title : Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock / Qubbat Al-Sakhra Date : The mosque was built from 688 to 691 AD; exterior mosaic was repaired in the Mamluk period ( ), and then completely replaced in The parapet wall with its inscription is contemporary; the tiling was replaced again between ARTstor : ASITESPHOTOIG_ URL :
(Bottom)
Title : Dome of the Rock; interior view Date : 7th cent. ARTstor : LESSING_ART_ URL :

14. According to the text and Archnet, how is the building decorated?
What is the symbolism of
the decoration?
(Left – Top)
Creator : ordered by Caliph Abd al-Malik; exterior restoration ordered by Sultan Süleyman I Title : Haram al-Sharif; Dome of the Rock Title : interior Title : inner ambulatory; detail of mosaic Date : 691 ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :
(Right – Top)
Creator : ordered by Caliph Abd al-Malik; exterior restoration ordered by Sultan Süleyman I Title : Haram al-Sharif; Dome of the Rock Title : interior Title : southwest arch Date : 691 ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :
(Bottom)
Title : Dome of the Rock: Int.: central dome Date : c.691 ARTstor : ARTSTOR_103_ URL :

15. TITLE:
CULTURE/ARTIST:
FORM & MEDIUM:
WHEN:
WHERE:
HOW:
WHAT:
CONTEXT:

16. Now we turn to Early Mosque Architecture
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
Title : Plan of a Mosque Date : [n.d.] ARTstor : ARTSTOR_103_ URL :

17. Match the term to the correct image
Match the term to the correct image. (some terms and/or images used more than once)
Minbar
Imam
Minaret
Mihrab
Muezzin
(Top)
Title : Great Mosque of Kairouan; courtyard Date : founded 836 ARTstor : LESSING_ART_ URL :
(Left – Bottom)
Title : Great Mosque of Kairouan; minbar (pulpit) Date : 9th cent. ARTstor : LESSING_ART_ URL :
(Right – Bottom)
Title : Great Mosque of Kairouan; minbar (pulpit), mihrab (prayer niche), and mosque lamp Date : founded 836 ARTstor : LESSING_ART_ URL :

18. TITLE: CULTURE/ARTIST: FORM & MEDIUM: WHEN: WHERE: HOW: WHAT: CONTEXT:
Figure 10-7 in Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 15th edition

19. TITLE: CULTURE/ARTIST: FORM & MEDIUM: WHEN: WHERE: HOW: WHAT: CONTEXT:
Figure in Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 15th edition

20. 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
Title : Qur'an Title : VII, 206; Kufic script, with surah heading for VIII Date : creation: 9th c. Repository : National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran ARTstor : AMCADIG_ URL :

21. Calligraphy is not reserved for manuscripts of the Koran alone.
List other items or areas one
might find calligraphy.
(Right – Top)
Title : Basin Title : detail of Mamluk emblem (?) and large-scale calligraphy Date : Repository : London, British Museum ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :
(Right – Bottom)
Title : Dish with stylized calligraphy evoking stilts (long-legged birds) (Bol à l’échassier) Date : 10th-11th century Repository : Musée du Louvre ARTstor : AWSS35953_35953_ URL :

22. TITLE: CULTURE/ARTIST: FORM & MEDIUM: WHEN: WHERE: HOW: WHAT: CONTEXT:
Figure in Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 15th edition

23. Later Islam

24. 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.

25. 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.
(Left)
Creator : Sinan, Turkish (architect) Title : Selimiye Complex; Selimiye Kulliye Title : View Description: Plan (drawing) Date : built ARTstor : ASAHARAIG_ URL :
(Right)
Creator : ordered by Sultan Selim II Title : Mosque of Selim II Title : exterior Date : ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :

26. And now describe the interior…
(Left)
Creator : ordered by Sultan Selim II; designed and supervised by Mimar Sinan Title : Selimiye Complex; Mosque Title : interior Title : toward qibla wall Date : ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :
(Center)
Creator : ordered by Sultan Selim II; designed and supervised by Mimar Sinan Title : Selimiye Complex; Mosque Title : interior Title : minbar Date : ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :
(Right)
Creator : ordered by Sultan Selim II; designed and supervised by Mimar Sinan Title : Selimiye Complex; Mosque Title : interior Title : mihrab Date : ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :

27. TITLE: CULTURE/ARTIST: FORM & MEDIUM: WHEN: WHERE: HOW: WHAT: CONTEXT:
Creator : ordered by Sultan Selim II; designed and supervised by Mimar Sinan Title : Selimiye Complex; Mosque Title : exterior Title : from west Date : ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :

28. Carpet weaving dates to pre-Islamic times in the Middle East
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.
Title : Ardebil Carpet Title : detail Date : Repository : London, Victoria and Albert Museum ARTstor : ISLAMIC_DB_ URL :

29. TITLE: CULTURE/ARTIST: FORM & MEDIUM: WHEN: WHERE: HOW: WHAT: CONTEXT:
Figure in Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 15th edition