not present a chronological survey of the major periods of Islamic art history (this approach is adopted in 300-level courses), but rather focuses upon the recurrent themes in the religious and secular dimensions of Islamic art. Taking examples from most regions of the Islamic world, the course is divided into sections dealing with such themes as: sacred space; the role of writing and ornament; the crafts and architecture of traditional urban life; the arts of villagers and nomads; patronage of art; crosscultural influences; and the arts of the book. The course does not require any ability to read or speak Arabic or Persian, but students must be prepared to become aware of a number of unfamiliar technical terms, dynastic titles, and places names. HA 295 A01 -- Introduction to Film Studies HA 295 A01-A06 Introduction to Film Studies Mitch Parry Abstract STUDY FILM OR FACE DIRE POVERTY!!! Well, not really.  But if you have ever wondered why Titanic makes you cry and Forrest Gump makes you laugh (or vice versa), HA295:  An Introduction to Film Studies is the course for you.  We look at films from a variety of angles -- style, history, genre -- and relate them to larger questions of visual culture and image-making.  Plus, the instructor is hilarious. Please note that this course is a year long course. These are the corresponding course registration numbers (CRN) for the Fall and Spring term sections: HA 323 A01 -- Byzantine History in Art HA 323 A01 The course examines