Marcel Breuer, Wassily Chairs, 1925-1926 (Bauhaus) Dessau, Germany The Dome of the Rock (Mosque of Omar), initial construction Become familiar with examples of Islamic art, including illuminated completed in AD 691 (Jerusalem) manuscripts and illumination of the Qurʼan (Koran). Islamic Art and Autumn Two Architecture The Alhambra Palace, 1527 Note characteristic features of Islamic architecture, such as domes (Granada, Spain) and minarets. The Taj Mahal, 1632 (Agra, India) The following suggestions can be found in Spiritual purpose and significance of many African works of art the British Museum in London: Ceremonial Antelope headdresses of Mali Sculptures by Yoruba artists in the Spring One The Art of Africa Cultural changes reflected in art work, for example the influence of city of Ife the Portuguese traders on West African art. Ivory carvings from Ife and Benin Bronze sculptures and panels from Become familiar with examples of art from specific regions and Benin peoples in Africa. Chinese Hand Scrolls- for children Become familiar with examples of Chinese art, including: The Art of the East: Silk scrolls Spring Two China Calligraphy- the art of brush writing and painting Porcelain- such as Ming ware Jade Carving- for statuary (statues) and jewellery
Marcel Breuer, Wassily Chairs, 1925-1926 (Bauhaus) Dessau, Germany Autumn Two Islamic Art and Architecture Become familiar with examples of Islamic art, including illuminated manuscripts and illumination of the Qurʼan (Koran). Note characteristic features of Islamic architecture, such as domes and minarets. The Dome of the Rock (Mosque of Omar), initial construction completed in AD 691 (Jerusalem) The Alhambra Palace, 1527 (Granada, Spain) The Taj Mahal, 1632 (Agra, India) Spring One The Art of Africa Spiritual purpose and significance of many African works of art Ceremonial Cultural changes reflected in art work, for example the influence of the Portuguese traders on West African art. Become familiar with examples of art from specific regions and peoples in Africa. The following suggestions can be found in the British Museum in London: Antelope headdresses of Mali Sculptures by Yoruba artists in the city of Ife Ivory carvings from Ife and Benin Bronze sculptures and panels from Benin Spring Two The Art of the East: China Become familiar with examples of Chinese art, including: Silk scrolls Calligraphy- the art of brush writing and painting Porcelain- such as Ming ware Jade Carving- for statuary (statues) and jewellery Chinese Hand Scrolls- for children
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