Universität Wien

080020 VO Women and Gender in Islamic Art (nst./au.K.) (2014W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Moodle

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 04.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 11.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 18.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 25.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 02.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Mittwoch 03.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 09.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 16.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 13.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Dienstag 20.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course will examine the various historical constructs of sex and gender in the cultural production of Islamicate societies between the 7th-19th centuries. Of particular interest will be the roles of women in these historical periods and dynasties and how they participated in visual culture, as well as exacted power through the patronage of important monuments and buildings. The historical depictions of gender in relation to men and sexuality will also be noted.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Multiple-choice test of 80 questions, held on January 27, 2015

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Lecture course that will cover general theoretical concepts of gender, basic tenets of Islam, notable women in the discourse, and historical overviews of Islamicate dynasties. Women's patronage in relation to major monuments and buildings will be discussed, as well as representations of sex and gender in painting and sculpture, from the 7th-19th centuries.

Prüfungsstoff

General lectures geared toward all students, as basic concepts of gender, Islam, Islamicate history, and famous artwork will be discussed.

Literatur

D. Fairchild Ruggles, ed., Women, Patronage, and Self-Representation in Islamic Societies (Albany: State University of New York Press, 2000); Francesca Leoni and Mika Natif, eds., Eros and Sexuality in Islamic Art (Surrey: Ashgate, 2013); and readings on Moodle.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:31