Lecture 1An Introduction to Islamic Art of the

Malay World

Code : VCS 155Level : DiplomaCredit Unit : 02Credit Hour : 02Part : 02Course status : Core

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students will be able to:1. Comprehend the concept and theories

underlying the Islamic Art2. Able to appreciate works of Islamic Art of the Malay World3. Able to apply the knowledge in their studio works

Course Description

This is an introduction course to the Islamic Art of the Malay World. It covers the definition and fundamental concepts and basic theory in Islamic art. The discussion will be on various aspects of Islamic art from formalistic and contextual approach

Syllabus Content

1. Introduction to the course2. Definition of Islamic Art3. The concept and principle4. The creative process5. The concept of the Malay World6. Quran and Manuscripts7. Mosques8. Textiles and Costumes

9. Woodwork10. Metalwork11. Ceramics

Teaching Methodology

• Lecture• Discussions• Blended Learning

Assessment

1. Test : 15%2. Assignment : 15%3. Participation : 10%4. Final Examination : 60%

Total : 100%

References

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Islamic Art Museum, 2005. The Message & Monsoon. Islamic Art of South East Asia. Kuala Lumpur: IAMM

Islamic Art Museum, 2006. Al-Qur’an. The Sacred Art of Revelation. Kuala Lumpur: IAMM.

Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, 2006. Manifestasi Tulisan Jawi. Kuala Lumpur: JMM Malaysia.

Othman Yatim, Batu Aceh, Johore: Muzium Negeri Johore.

_______1990. Epigrafi Islam Terawal di Nusantara. Kuala Lumpur: DBP

Syed Ahmad Jamal. 1992. Rupa dan Jiwa. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.

Zakaria Ali, 1994. Islamic Art in South East Asia. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.