William Granara, Professor of the Practice of Arabic on the Gordon Gray Endowment, Director of Modern Language Programs
David Roxburgh, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor of Islamic Art History
Join two Harvard faculty for an exploration of the tradition of Arabic language instruction at Harvard and the development of the Islamic Art collection and teaching about the wider subject of Islamic Art at Harvard.
The Islamic and Arab world are often in national headlines, but their complex social and political world is often misunderstood. Scholars at the University are part of a long tradition of the study of these cultures, particularly its art. Explore the Arabic and Islamic art collections with expert guides to better understand the aesthetics, symbolism, preservation, and study of this rich artistic tradition.
To register contact: http://alumni.harvard.edu/haa/events/nothing-new-harvard-exploration-arabic-language-instruction-and-islamic-art
Please note: All recording devices are prohibited without the advance written permission of the speakers and the chair.
Contact: Roberta A. Paglia, 617-495-1093
Sponsor(s): Outreach Center at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies and the Harvard Alumni Association
Category: Lecture
LOCATION:25 Quincy Street, Harvard Yard, Emerson Hall, Room 105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20120403T220000Z DTEND:20120403T233000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR