ISLA 502 Art in the Age of Empires

3 credits · Islamic Studies · Faculty of Arts · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

This course offers a wide-ranging survey of visual culture under the three Muslim superpowers of the early modern period: the Mediterranean-based Ottomans, the Safavids of Iran, and the Mughals of India. The course will examine the nature of these states and their distinctive and vibrant artistic id…

Prerequisite courses: ISLA 320

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