2021 Fall MELC 161 001 LEC 001

2021 Fall

MELC 161 001 - LEC 001

Formerly Near Eastern Studies 161

Topics in Persian Art and Culture

20th Century Art & Culture of Iran

Soroor Ghanimati

Aug 25, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021
Tu, Th
02:00 pm - 03:29 pm
Social Sciences Building 254
Class #:32798
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: -2
Enrolled: 28
Waitlisted: 1
Capacity: 26
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

4 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 8 hours of outside work hours per week.

Course Catalog Description

An introduction to the visual and material cultures of the Persianate world. Persian art has one of the richest artistic heritages in world history and includes a wide range of artistic development in architecture, sculpture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, and metalwork. This course will explore the arts in terms of their larger social, political, and cultural context in history. In addition to the Iranian plateau, the course may also cover other regions that are part of the Iranian cultural domain, which stretches from India, Afghanistan, Central Asia to Egypt, and the Mediterranean.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Requirements class fulfills

Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

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