AP Art History - West and Central Asia (part 1 of 2)

A brief overview of the influences factoring into the visual culture of Western and Central Asia, a quick recap of Islamic art and some important terms, and a review of the following artworks:

~ Folio from a Qur'an
~ Basin (Baptistére de St. Louis)
~ The Ardabil Carpet
~ Baharam Gur Fights the Karg
~The Court of Gayumars

My apologies if the historical background is patchy and/or confusing in this video: there is so much happening in this area during the timespan covered in the AP curriculum, and I've tried to simplify it as best I can so that you have information that pertains directly to the artworks covered in the curriculum. If you have additional insights or clarifications please say so in the comments!