Lecture 1

An Introduction to Islamic Art of the Malay World

Code
: VCS 155
Level
: Diploma
Credit Unit
: 02
Credit Hour
: 02
Part
: 02
Course status : Core

At the end of the course, students will be

able to:
1. Comprehend the concept and theories
underlying the Islamic Art
2. Able to appreciate works of Islamic Art of
the Malay World
3. Able to apply the knowledge in their
studio works

Course Outcome

This is an introduction course to the Islamic

Art of the Malay World. It covers the
definition and fundamental concepts and
basic theory in Islamic art. The discussion
will be on various aspects of Islamic art
from formalistic and contextual approach

Course Description

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Introduction to the course

Definition of Islamic Art
The concept and principle
The creative process
The concept of the Malay World
Quran and Manuscripts
Mosques
Textiles and Costumes

Syllabus Content

9. Woodwork
10. Metalwork
11. Ceramics

 Lecture
Discussions
Blended Learning

Teaching Methodology

1. Test
2. Final Examination
Total

: 40%
: 60%

: 100%

Assessment

Abbas Alias dan Norwani Md. Nawawi. 2006. Pakaian

Melayu Sepanjang Zaman. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.
Dzul Haimi bin Md. Zain et. Al.,2006. Ragam Hias AlQuran di Alam Malayu. Kuala Lumpur: Utusan
Publication.
________2007. Seni Islam. Kuala Lumpur: Univision.

References

________1999. Bibliografi Seni Islam. Kuala Lumpur:

Univison.
Islamic Art Museum, 2005. The Message & Monsoon.
Islamic Art of South East Asia. Kuala Lumpur: IAMM
Islamic Art Museum, 2006. Al-Quran. The Sacred Art
of Revelation. Kuala Lumpur: IAMM.
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, 2006. Manifestasi Tulisan
Jawi. Kuala Lumpur: JMM Malaysia.

Othman Yatim, Batu Aceh, Johore: Muzium Negeri

Johore.
_______1990. Epigrafi Islam Terawal di Nusantara.
Kuala Lumpur: DBP
Syed Ahmad Jamal. 1992. Rupa dan Jiwa. Kuala
Lumpur: DBP.
Zakaria Ali, 1994. Islamic Art in South East Asia. Kuala
Lumpur: DBP.