Safavid Dynasty- Historical Background
Introduction: The Safavid Empire (1502-1736) was a Persian military state that dominated the region for two centuries and initiated one of Persia's golden ages. Founded by Shah Ismail I, the empire stretched across modern-day Afghanistan, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Uzbekistan, and parts of Turkey and Russia.
Objective: Students will study the histroy of Safivid dynasty.
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Course Material
- Art & Culture in the Islamic World
- Umayyads- Origin and History
- Umayyad Architecture- i. Dome of the Rock ii. Masjid al Aqsa
- Ummayad Mosque in Damascus & The Great Mosque of Kairouan
- Ummayads- The Desert Palaces
- Abbasids- Origin, Historical Background
- Abbasids- Innovations & Characteristics
- Abbasid Architecture- i. The Great Mosque of Sammara, Iraq iiAbu Dulaf Mosque at Sammara, Iraq
- Abbasids- Art of Book Development
- Fatimids- History, art and architecture
- Mongol Art- Origin & Background
- Mongol Painting
- Timurid Art- History,Art and Culture
- Safavid Dynasty- Historical Background
- Safavid Dynasty- art
- Safavid Dynasty- Ceramics & Metallic Art
- Safavid Dynasty- Art of the Book- shahnama e Firdousi
- Chapters 17
- Department Institute of Art & Design
- Teacher
shumaila Islam
