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Module 2 HW

Western & Central Asia, the Islamic World

(Read Chapter 2)

Ancient Near Eastern Art

Islamic Art Discussion

Define aniconism. Discuss how aniconism is exemplified in a work of Islamic

architecture such as The Dome of the Rock, Hagia Sophia, or Selimye Cami

(choose one). Use proper terminology from the chapter (like mosaic, arabesque,

abstract), and write at least 150 words.

Please use one quote from your text,

citing the page number.

Definition 20% of discussion grade

Discussion of Work 50% of discussion grade

Terminology 20% of discussion grade

Mechanics (Spelling,

Grammar, Citation of Sources) 10% of discussion grade

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5% of Final Grade