ARTH 220
Sacred Spaces of Islam Fall 2017
Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
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A clean place oriented towards Mecca is enough for daily prayer, but the communal practices of Islam are myriad and they often transpire in more formal architectural settings. These structures range from traditional columned halls of brick and timber to modernist ensembles of reinforced concrete and plate glass; monuments may be open to the elements, flat-roofed or domed; surfaces may be enhanced with carved marble, inlaid wood, glazed tile and other beautifying elements. This course will explore the diversity and the commonalities of sacred spaces ranging from New Delhi to New York.
The Class: Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 19
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: midterm, final, term project
Prerequisites: none
Distributions: Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
Attributes: ARAB Arabic Studies Electives
ARTH pre-1400 Courses
ARTH pre-1800 Courses
ARTH Middle East, Asia and Africa Courses
INST Middle Eastern Studies Electives

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