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“A Look at the Art of Al-Andalus”: Second edition.
From January 18, 2021 until February 08, 2021The course will be held from February 9 through May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CORDOBA
Casa Árabe headquarters (at Calle Samuel de los Santos Gener, 9).
The course will be held from February 9 through May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The price for registration is 50 euros. No more than 25 students.
In Spanish.
For yet another year, we are offering this course for analyzing and
commenting on the most important forms of artistic expression in the
Spanish-Muslim world of Al-Andalus. Registration has now begun.
Casa Árabe is offering the second edition of this course at its headquarters in Cordoba, consisting of 14 sessions lasting one hour and a half, taught by Professor Marisa Campillo, with the goal of providing participants the tools necessary to describe and analyze Spanish-Muslim art from different eras, and to recognize and distinguish some of its main works of architecture. The first session will be held on February 9.
After the first edition’s success, Casa Árabe has decided to give the course again. It is intended for all people who wish to learn about and analyze Islamic art in Andalusia, regardless of the academic background they possess. The course contents and corresponding guided tours through Cordoba, Seville and Granada (for which those students who are interested will be responsible), will be taking place for a period of 14 weeks, from February through May of 2021.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
. To provide participants with all of the knowledge they need for a greater awareness about their artistic and cultural environment.
- Based on historical context, describing and analyzing Spanish-Muslim art from different periods.
- Recognizing and distinguishing the main architectural works, using artistic language and the proper specific terminology.
- Promoting social communication through interpersonal relationships.
METHODOLOGY
The course follows an active, participatory methodology that allows those attending to form their own criteria and express them. It will be based on:
1.- Weekly live sessions in person lasting an hour and a half.
At these sessions, different teaching resources will be used, including PowerPoint presentations, videos, charts, maps, timelines etc.
2.- Guided tours of the most important artistic monuments in this style located in Andalusia, including Cordoba, Seville and Granada (optional)
A.- Introduction to Art History and architectural terminology. Guidelines for analyzing and commenting on a work of architecture.
B.- Historical context of Spanish-Muslim art.
- Introduction to Islam.
- Al-Andalus: Political change, economics and society. (February 9).
C.- Periods in the art of Al-Andalus:
First period.- Art of the emirs and caliphs, 8th-11th centuries:
- The Mosque of Cordoba. (February 16)
- Tour of the Mosque. (February 23).
- The Palatine city of Medina Azahara. (March 2, 9, and 16)
- Tour of the Palace of Medina Azahara. (March 23)
Second period.-Art of the “taifa” kingdoms, Almoravids and Almohads, 11th-13th centuries:
- The Giralda and Torre del Oro in Seville. (April 6)
- Tour of Seville. (April 13)
Third period.- Nasrid art, 13th-15th centuries:
- The Alhambra and Generalife in Granada. (April 20 and 27, May 4 and May 11)
- Tour of Granada. (May 18)
This calendar is subject to change.
To sign up, you must click on “Purchase Ticket” using the “Tickets” button on this website. Please, clearly enter your full name and the email address where we can contact you. Thank you in advance.
After the first edition’s success, Casa Árabe has decided to give the course again. It is intended for all people who wish to learn about and analyze Islamic art in Andalusia, regardless of the academic background they possess. The course contents and corresponding guided tours through Cordoba, Seville and Granada (for which those students who are interested will be responsible), will be taking place for a period of 14 weeks, from February through May of 2021.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
. To provide participants with all of the knowledge they need for a greater awareness about their artistic and cultural environment.
- Based on historical context, describing and analyzing Spanish-Muslim art from different periods.
- Recognizing and distinguishing the main architectural works, using artistic language and the proper specific terminology.
- Promoting social communication through interpersonal relationships.
METHODOLOGY
The course follows an active, participatory methodology that allows those attending to form their own criteria and express them. It will be based on:
1.- Weekly live sessions in person lasting an hour and a half.
At these sessions, different teaching resources will be used, including PowerPoint presentations, videos, charts, maps, timelines etc.
2.- Guided tours of the most important artistic monuments in this style located in Andalusia, including Cordoba, Seville and Granada (optional)
Session Calendar
A.- Introduction to Art History and architectural terminology. Guidelines for analyzing and commenting on a work of architecture.
B.- Historical context of Spanish-Muslim art.
- Introduction to Islam.
- Al-Andalus: Political change, economics and society. (February 9).
C.- Periods in the art of Al-Andalus:
First period.- Art of the emirs and caliphs, 8th-11th centuries:
- The Mosque of Cordoba. (February 16)
- Tour of the Mosque. (February 23).
- The Palatine city of Medina Azahara. (March 2, 9, and 16)
- Tour of the Palace of Medina Azahara. (March 23)
Second period.-Art of the “taifa” kingdoms, Almoravids and Almohads, 11th-13th centuries:
- The Giralda and Torre del Oro in Seville. (April 6)
- Tour of Seville. (April 13)
Third period.- Nasrid art, 13th-15th centuries:
- The Alhambra and Generalife in Granada. (April 20 and 27, May 4 and May 11)
- Tour of Granada. (May 18)
This calendar is subject to change.
Marisa Campillo Martín holds a degree in Geography and History from the University of Granada and is a professor of Art History.
To sign up, you must click on “Purchase Ticket” using the “Tickets” button on this website. Please, clearly enter your full name and the email address where we can contact you. Thank you in advance.
Photo: Patio de los Leones (Granada).