Art of the Islamic World
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Explore the rich history and artistry of Islamic art! This course covers key themes and styles across diverse regions and time periods.
More resources on Non-Western Art
smarthistory.org
Smarthistory.org provides free, student-friendly art history resources through expert-led short videos and concise essays that analyze major artworks, movements, and cultural contexts from around the world. It features visual analyses, contextual histories, and thematic comparisons suitable for students and educators.
Art of Africa
Explore the rich history and diverse artistic traditions of Africa with this comprehensive course. Learn about non-Western art!
Art of Asia
Explore the diverse artistic traditions of Asia! This course covers key movements and masterpieces in non-western art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Timeline
The Met's Heilbrunn Timeline pairs objects from the museum's collection with essays organized by region and period, from 8000 B.C. onward. Readers come away able to place a work geographically and chronologically and to see cross-cultural contemporaries.
africa.si.edu
Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art online hub featuring Africa-focused art collections and exhibitions, artist spotlights, and educational resources with object images and scholarly essays for educators and students.
asia.si.edu
asia.si.edu is the Smithsonian's portal for Asian art, linking to the National Museum of Asian Art’s collections, online exhibitions, and scholarly resources. It showcases artifacts and artworks from across Asia, plus digital collections, essays, and information about exhibitions and programs.