Childhood Education

Islamic Art Level 1

Islamic Art Level 1

This course is an introduction to Islamic Arts. It focuses on introducing terminologies, basic skills, appreciation and understanding of the fundamentals of the arts. This course consists of 3 modules; 1. Arabic Calligraphy - Riqa’a script 2. Geometry 3. Biomorphic Patterns/ Islimi or Arabesque patterns.

Department

Childhood Education

Duration

August 29, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Sessions

73

Language

English

Location

Online

Time

1:00 am

Rating:

4.5 (110 ratings)

Price

£55.00 per month

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Key Objectives

Develop an understanding of drawings, writings and appreciation of Islamic Art from West Africa.

Students will learn one of the Sudani Scripts called Hausawi and will be able to identify, read and write the script at the end of the academic year.

Students will learn the first divisions of a circle and work 6 fold (hexagonal patterns).

Students would learn the basis of ornamentation design from North Africa, focusing on Egypt for example, the stucco patterns of Ibn Tulun and early Sumerian patterns which show examples of early vegetal pattern design.

Year Project: Students will produce two parts of the final project, first a portfolio recording their journey, lessons and practice sheets and research materials. The second part would be to create a manuscript page of Allo -wooden board - in ink and egg tempera techniques or paint on watercolour paper (depending on the resources available).

The course includes

Arabic calligraphy scripts in Sudani, Magrebi, Andalusi, Kufi and Riqa’a

Geometric patterns covering 4,5,6,7,10 and 12 fold patterns

Constructing platonic solids

Plaster carving techniques: Parquetry

Making watercolours, inks and gold/silver shell paints, egg tempera and wax techniques Staining papers

Writing and painting on wooden boards (allo)

Cutting bamboo pens for calligraphy

Art history of stated regions

Course Schedule

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Monday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Monday	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Description

The Islamic Art curriculum will focus on 3 areas of the arts: Calligraphy, Geometry and Ornamentation Design (biomorphic or arabesque).

The curriculum goes from the early Islamic period through calligraphy to the highs of the art and crafts tradition. The curriculum is not in chronological order but wants to emphasise a range of traditions starting with West Africa which is considered late in the Islamic Art world to Maghreb region then highs of the Mughal empire and the intricacy of the Persian and Ottoman Empires. This is to give the student a good overview of different traditions and open their eyes and hands to different ways Islamic Art has been interpreted.

The curriculum would be an interdisciplinary approach to the Arts with history, geography, mathematics, Arabic language and research methods employed in teaching the curriculum. With this curriculum students will learn design principles, techniques, building skill acquisitions and appreciation of arts and craft.

Final Project – 45%
Assignments – 35%
Journal – 20%

West African Islamic Manuscript Art Curriculum

Term 1, Weeks 1-6

Arabic Calligraphy	Islamic Geometry	Ornamentation Arts
Introduction to Islamic Art Examples of Islamic Art Keeping an Islamic Art journal Sudani Script – Haruf – Alphabets	Introduction to Geometry Geometry of West African Islamic Art Geometry Lessons Step patterns Patterns from basket weaving Patterns from Mizra Akbar Architectural Scrolls	Brief History of Islamic Art in West Africa Examples of Ornamentation in Arts and Architecture in West Africa Exploring Celtic and Pictish patterns and their relationships with West African patterns seen on textiles and architecture Key patterns (1 lesson) Knotwork patterns (2 lessons) Compositional painting with step patterns, key patterns, and knotwork
Project: Drawing, transferring, and painting

Term 1, Weeks 7-12

Arabic Calligraphy	Islamic Geometry	Ornamentation Arts
Writing out Surah Fatiha Studying manuscripts and learning to read the script	Geometry and Printmaking – patterns in textiles and fabrics 4-fold patterns designed on grid paper Tessellation of patterns by cutting, pasting, and repeating Printmaking patterns using lino cutters, wood blocks, erasers, or any tools available on either fabric or paper Project based on the technique used – A3 size pattern repeats	Painting Techniques Techniques in Brush Drawing with watercolor Making watercolor paints using pigments Making Egg tempera paints with pigments

Term 2, Weeks 1-6

Arabic Calligraphy	Islamic Geometry	Ornamentation Arts
Studying Ajami manuscripts Studying different types of Sudani Manuscripts Writing poetry or prayers	6-fold geometric patterns Drawing Platonic solids Constructing Platonic solids with toothpicks and cardboard Patterns from Palaces and Masjid in West Africa Analysing and drawing patterns from Zaria Mosque Gidan Makama Kano Mud houses of Burkina Faso	Patterns from Ibn Tulun mosque Drawing and painting Ibn Tulun stucco pattern

Term 2, Weeks 7-12

Arabic Calligraphy	Islamic Geometry	Ornamentation Arts
Studying Ajami manuscripts Studying different types of Sudani Manuscripts Writing poetry or prayers	Construction of Spirals 6-fold tessellations and rosettes	Studying Dado patterns from Nishapur, Iran as examples of early ornamental design work Constructing, drawing, and painting Dado panel pattern

Term 3, Weeks 1-6

Arabic Calligraphy	Islamic Geometry	Ornamentation Arts
Studying Ajami manuscripts Studying different types of Sudani Manuscripts Writing poetry or prayers

Term 3, Weeks 7-12

Arabic Calligraphy	Islamic Geometry	Ornamentation Arts
Project	Project	Project

Cost: £550 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments of £55.00.

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