ARTH 2213 Islamic Art and Architecture

This course surveys the arts and architecture of the Islamic world. Examples are drawn from religious, secular, and commemorative architecture as well as ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, textiles, and the arts of the book, arranged chronologically and spread geographically. The course examines the form and function of works of art and architecture within their historical, social, craft, and visual contexts, exploring the relationships between people and objects or places within society.

Course overview

Department
Art History
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core
Cultural Diversity,Arts

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Islamic Civilization and Societies: Base Discipline Electives: Two Courses — Art, Art History, and Film (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Art History with Museum Studies: Two of the following three courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
  • University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.86 / 5

Based on 99 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Emine Fetvaci
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.37/5
  • Sharon Smith
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 2.75/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Emine Fetvaci · Devlin Hall 227 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered