This course broadly examines the Persian arts, including architecture (Persian styles of architecture), calligraphy, miniature (small painting on paper), carpet and rug (patterns, motifs and designs), music (traditional and folkloric), Persian cinema, and the contemporary arts of Iran. In addition, the social processes which have contributed to the fame and popularity of these arts, and their impact on the formation of Iranian culture and civilization are examined. The course investigates these issues within a conceptual and thematic framework from ancient to modern Iran. Students are briefly introduced to Persian history, in order to enable them to contextualise the diverse arts examined in this course within their appropriate historical setting. The course seeks to analyse a range of topics, including the legacy of Pre-Islamic Iran (Persia), Islam in Iran, its implications on Iranian art, and the expansion of local crafts in middle, and contemporary Iran. Emphasis will be placed on representations of religious and literary traditions, on technological advances, together with trade and conquest, in the evolution of Persian art.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate orally and in writing a broad understanding of Persian art history.
- Outline the evolution of key facets of Persian art, including the Persian miniature, the Persian carpet, the Persian cinema and calligraphy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the linkages between Persian nationality and Persian art.
- Demonstrate an awareness of how Islamic elements appear in Persian art, and their importance in it.
Indicative Assessment
Major essay of some 2500-3000 words (50%) [Addresses Learning Outcome 1 and at least one of Learning Outcomes 2, 3 or 4 as well]
Tutorial participation (10%) [Addresses all Learning Outcomes]
Final 2 hour examination (40%) [Addresses all Learning Outcomes]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
(only a selection of the following texts should be read):
Arberry, A. J. (ed.), The Legacy of Persia, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1953.
Ettinghausen, R. (ed.), Highlights of Persian Arts, Colorado: Westview Press, 1979.
Ferrier, R. W. (ed.), The Arts of Persia, London: Yale University Press, 1989.
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Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2856 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4080 |
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