The master\u2019s program of \u201cWisdom of Islamic Art\u201d is a comprehensive educational package in line with the regulations and decisions made by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran. In this interdisciplinary program, the focus is mainly on the wisdom of Islamic art, the deep, internal meanings of Islamic art, and the mysteries present in such works. A major area of research in Islamic culture is the relation of art and religion. Since religion has been one of the most important intellectual components of Muslims\u2019 entire lives, the relation of art and religion is visible in every aspect of culture and civilization especially in art. Consequently, the presence of religious teachings in creating artistic works and the relation of religion and art cannot be ignored. As there has been an interaction between religion and other areas of culture throughout the history, there has also been a close relation between religious teachings and creation of artistic works.<\/p>\n
Elements and components of Islamic art are considered as a critical topic for the researchers of Islamic art. However, there have always been various judgments about the impact and relation between religious teachings and the formation of works of Islamic art. The issue necessitates some researchers to conduct related studies and review both the methodology of understanding Islamic art and the relation between religious teachings and the rational, mystical elements and the process of creating artistic works in Islamic lands.<\/p>\n
This discipline aims to train students who are able to analyze works of Islamic art and to decode the rational meanings, mystical, philosophical foundations, and fundamentals of belief in such works. These students will also be able to strengthen and create effective relationship between the national universities and research centers and connect with international educational and research institutes.<\/p>\n
The graduates of \u201cWisdom of Islamic Art\u201d become familiarized with the formation process of artistic works in Islamic civilization, the existing theories in Islamic art, and the philosophical, rational roots of Islamic art. They will be able to carry out research in theoretical aspects of Islamic art and can also be hired in foundations and institutes related to the Islamic art.<\/p>\n
Holding a bachelor\u2019s degree or an equivalent is sufficient for enrollment in this program. The previous degree of the applicant must be verified by the consulate of Iran in the issuing country. Also, matching the applicants\u2019 previous field of study with the current program is not necessary. Upon establishing the applicants\u2019 scholarly competency and the committee\u2019s agreement, the applicants are eligible to study in this program regardless of their previous field of study. Previous publications including books, research papers, and journal articles can positively influence the committee\u2019s judgment.<\/p>\n
The master\u2019s degree in \u201cWisdom of Islamic Art\u201d takes 2 years and is accomplished in 4 academic semesters; each semester lasts for 16 weeks. Every one-unit class requires one hour of instruction per week. In case the department decides that extra time is needed for a student to pass the prerequisites or finish the thesis, at most 2 extra semesters will be added.<\/p>\n
The MA program of \u201cWisdom of Islamic Art\u201d includes 48 credits: 26 credits of core courses, 16 credits of prerequisites, and 6 credits of the thesis. The students are required to pass all the core courses and the thesis. However, the department will decide on the number of prerequisites to be taken, depending on the student\u2019s undergraduate field of study.<\/p>\n
The courses of \u201chistory of Islamic art\u201d, \u201cimportant periods in the history of Western art\u201d, \u201cbeauty and art in Islamic philosophy\u201d, \u201cbeauty and art in Islamic mysticism\u201d, \u201crational foundations of Islamic art from the perspective of Traditionalists\u201d, \u201ctheories of art and aesthetics\u201d, and \u201ccomparative study of rational Islamic art foundations\u201d are among the core courses taught in \u201cWisdom of Islamic Art\u201d. \u201cIslamic philosophy\u201d, \u201cWestern philosophy\u201d, and \u201can introduction to Islamic mysticism\u201d are among the prerequisites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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