ARTH2213

Islamic Art and Architecture

Name: Islamic Art and Architecture
Rating: 3.86 (99 reviews)

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

Requirements fulfilled

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 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

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