ARTH 2280 Masterpieces of Islamic Art
A detailed examination of a dozen masterpieces of Islamic art ranging from architecture to ceramics, the seventh century to the present, and Spain to India. Emphasis on placing the works in their historical, social, craft, and visual contexts.
Course overview
- Department
- Art History
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Arts,Cultural Diversity
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)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.63 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.77 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Emine Fetvaci | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Emine Fetvaci | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 25 |