3335 - Buddhist Art and Architecture of South Asia (Sayyid Tirmizi)
Course Description
Instructor: Sayyid Tirmizi
For over 2000 years, Buddhism and Buddhist Art of South Asia have significantly contributed to the world of art, architecture, sculpture, and paintings. Because of its diversity and richness, it has excited art historians, tourists, and people around the world. This course will cover topics like the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora, iconic images of Buddha and Bodhisattvas, and the Tanka painting of Tibet.
Bio: Sayyid Tirmizi (M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.) is a former Associate and Adjunct Professor. Sayyid has taught both in the US and abroad. He specializes in South Asian Art, culture, and religion, as well as Islamic art history and culture. He has taught at the University of Tulane at the School of Continuing Education, both at the New Orleans and MS campuses at the City College in New York, OLLI at Rutgers and Emory.