Islamic art emerges from a monotheistic perspective, where technique and beauty are directed towards conveying meaning and revealing truth. This program equips students with the understanding of these foundational concepts, encouraging them to move beyond mere imitation of historical forms to grasp their spiritual significance and explore innovative ways to continue and revive this art.

The Master’s program in Islamic Art aims to highlight the defining characteristics of Islamic art, engage diverse social groups with cultural and artistic heritage, and identify the values of Islamic art in relation to current possibilities and future needs. It seeks to innovate within Iranian Islamic art according to contemporary contexts and to promote research that advances knowledge in the field.

Additional objectives include revitalizing and applying Islamic art across various societal levels, fostering an environment conducive to the growth and creativity of Islamic art, developing branches of Islamic art to create employment opportunities in applied arts, showcasing authentic Iranian-Islamic artworks in global markets, and preserving artistic heritage to prevent deterioration.

At the bachelor’s level, the focus is on practical courses and skill acquisition, while the master’s level prioritizes theoretical studies.

The curriculum is research-oriented, emphasizing theoretical studies to prepare students for advanced research and foundational inquiry in this domain.

Throughout the program, graduate experts and researchers are trained to explore both the practical and theoretical dimensions of various Islamic arts.

Pars University of Architecture and Art, through its Master’s in Islamic Art with an emphasis on theoretical studies, aims to nurture a generation of scholars, researchers, and thinkers capable of analyzing and generating knowledge in this field, rooted in the philosophical, aesthetic, and historical foundations of Islamic art.

With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to producing indigenous knowledge in Islamic art, the university endeavors to establish Iran as a leading intellectual reference in this discipline.

Skills

Master’s students develop expertise in the fundamental, historical, and theoretical study of Islamic art. They gain familiarity with reputable journals and scholarly publication structures, equipping them to write and publish scientific articles related to Islamic arts.

Students explore various topics, including the principles and examples of beauty from an Islamic perspective, the revealed and intuitive foundations of art in Islamic philosophy, future markets for Islamic arts, and strategies for developing existing markets and creating new ones.

Graduates acquire the ability to critically analyze the perspectives of Islamic and Western thinkers on art, deepen their understanding of art philosophy, and master qualitative research methods and art theorization. They learn to articulate complex philosophical concepts in academic language, contributing to the scientific discourse of their country through articles, theses, and research projects.

Courses

The program offers a variety of courses, including:

• Art from the Perspective of Islamic Philosophy
• Research Methods with Emphasis on Qualitative Research
• Academic Writing in Islamic Arts
• Sociology of Art
• Understanding Global Markets of Islamic Arts
• Art from the Philosophical Viewpoint
• Thinkers’ Opinions on Art
• Concepts of Beauty from Islamic Thinkers and Western Aesthetic Perspectives

Career Opportunities

With the rising global interest in Islamic art and the need to explore this rich heritage, graduates of this program have a range of career opportunities available to them.

These opportunities include roles in research institutes and study centers, teaching positions at universities, cultural consulting, content production related to Islamic civilization, and collaboration with cultural and artistic organizations.

Graduates can pursue careers as researchers, writers, cultural project managers, and theorists in Islamic art, actively contributing to the preservation, revival, and development of the artistic heritage of Iran and the broader Islamic world.