WEEK 5
“Muslim Structures and Pilgrimage” Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:
Describe the main purpose of the Hajj in the Muslim faith, and identify two (2) specific aspects of the Hajj
that you find fascinating or significant. Next, explain the association
between Muhammad and the area of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Lastly, describe the sacred art of Islamâs key qualities, and explain
the fundamental reasons why Muslim artists of sacred works are reluctant
to include images of humans (i.e., at least in sacred areas). Think of a
place of worship (of any religion) today, and explain which type of
artistic tradition would be more conducive to worship: Byzantine art
(chap. 8), Hindu art (chap. 7), or Muslim art (chap. 9).
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Muslim Structures and Pilgrimage
Chapter 9 (pp. 284-291, 303-4), Dome of the Rock, Hajj, calligraphy, art (pp. 270-3), Christian mosaics in RavennaNational Geographic on the Hajj at .youtube.com/watch?v=jM81wroj_MQ”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM81wroj_MQWalking tour of Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock and structures around it at .saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200901/al-haram/tour.htm”>http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200901/al-haram/tour.htm. (Focus on what you wish; the entire tour is lengthy)WEEK 5 DISS B
“Christian Structures and Pilgrimage” Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:
Identify two (2) aspects of Romanesque cathedral architecture, and
explain their significance. Discuss two (2) details one might encounter
or experience on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela (i.e., on the
way and / or once there) that you think a medieval Christian pilgrim
might find especially meaningful. In modern times, identify the place
you would find the most meaningful to visit, and explain why. Write a
pragraph from a letter you might send home about this “pilgrimage”.
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Christian Structures and Pilgrimage
Chapter 10 (pp. 334-341), Medieval Christian pilgrimage and Romanesque cathedralsVideo about Christian pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela: .youtube.com/watch?v=LCDUl04lfLs”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCDUl04lfLsMartin Sheen and Emilio Estevez talk about a pilgrimage on film: .npr.org/2011/10/05/141077667/father-and-son-take-a-spiritual-journey-in-the-way”>http://www.npr.org/2011/10/05/141077667/father-and-son-take-a-spiritual-journey-in-the-way
