Religious Diversity
How do you deal with images?
That images are forbidden is one of the most persistent prejudices against "Islam". In fact, there were and are areas where images are avoided. Here, deal with the historical facts and with your own opinion.
Religious Diversity
How do you deal with images?
That images are forbidden is one of the most persistent prejudices against "Islam". In fact, there were and are areas where images are avoided. Here, deal with the historical facts and with your own opinion.
Religious Diversity
How do you deal with images?
That images are forbidden is one of the most persistent prejudices against "Islam". In fact, there were and are areas where images are avoided. Here, deal with the historical facts and with your own opinion.
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How do you deal with images?

hours 2
grade 10 onwards
2 classroom materials
overview

Images fulfill many functions and are an indispensable part of daily life. Nonetheless, there are restrictions on depicting living beings in Christianity, Judaism or Islam. In a historical overview, it’s clear that positions were held for and against figurative art at any time.

LEARNING GOALS AND COMPETENCES

  • to engage with the topic avoidance of images
  • to get to know the diversity of Islam
  • to debate images and their function
  • to practice respectful discussions and the exchange of arguments

Video: Dealing with Images in Countries influenced by Islam

Classroom materials for download

Photos

general map
#1 Coin – I. 12/71
#2 Fresco – I. 1264
#3 Bowl – I. 26/60
#4 Aquamanile I. 5623
#5 Relief – I. 4466
#6 Decorative moulding- I. 6375
#7 Illuminated manuscript – I. 7163
#9 Lamp – I. 3681
#10 Relief – I. 7168
#11 Tile – I. 1989.39
#12 Miniature Painting – I. 4628, p. 629
#13 Carpet – I. 1891,26
#14 Schattenspielfigur – I. 1642
#15 Astrolabe – I. 6919
#16 Bottle (front) – I. 4202
#16 Bottle (back) – I. 4202
#17 Helmet – I. 6134
#18 Carpet – I. 6/74
#19 Iznik-tiles – I. 1891,102 und andere
#20_Portrait Sultan Mehmed II.

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