Prompt: With reference to JUST TWO out of the following a) theology b) philosophy c) science, evaluate the significance of the Muslim encounter with Greek learning in the Near East for the development of Islamic civilization. What contribution did Islamic teachings make in this encounter? Reserve Books: Dimitri Gutas, Greek thought, Arabic culture: the Graeco-Arabic […]
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What do you think about Emsley’s portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge-Do you love it-Hate it?
Power of portraiture In a world overwhelmed with selfies – ask yourself what makes a successful portrait? Is it the likeness, proof of presence, psychological characteristics, or evocations of the sitter’s essence? After reading the lecture about Duchess Kate’s first official portrait and the newspaper articles from the Recommended Reading list — What do you […]
