Department of the Islamic Art Program

Introduction

Islamic art has manifested itself throughout history in various forms and styles, from the decoration of holy sites and palaces to the adornment of houses and architectural structures. Kings and rulers of different civilizations have utilized Islamic art to demonstrate power and to preserve and sustain Islamic culture and artistic heritage for future generations. Therefore, it can be said that Islamic art has always been a magnificent and ever-present component of human life.

Moreover, Islamic art—beyond its influence on other aspects of life—plays a significant role in promoting unity, harmony, and the propagation of Islamic-religious art. To address these needs, the Department of Islamic Art was established in 1402 within the Faculty of Fine Arts of Kabul University.

In addition to several religious and university-wide subjects, this program includes specialized courses such as calligraphy, illumination, miniature painting, geometric patterns, stucco carving, and the history of Islamic art. Considering the importance and historical roots of Islamic art as one of the oldest artistic traditions in human life, we find abundant artistic traces of it across the world, especially in Afghanistan. Today, Islamic art also enjoys a special status in contemporary global art and is taught as a necessary discipline in major universities in both Islamic and non-Islamic countries.

Vision of the Islamic Art Program

To place the Islamic Art academic program in a leading position in scientific and artistic education, ensuring national and international academic credibility, based on Islamic principles and grounded in religious authenticity and modern relevance.

Mission of the Islamic Art Program

The Islamic Art Program is committed to educating the children of this nation in various fields of Islamic art so that, in the future, they may serve society as specialized professionals in their respective fields with an Islamic spirit and in accordance with Islamic culture and Afghan traditions.

Objectives of the Islamic Art Program

The Islamic Art Program was established to safeguard the religious, national, and historical values of the country and to enhance the educational level of youth in light of Islamic teachings and the laws of the land. In addition, the program pursues the following objectives:

• Training the young generation as committed, specialized, and research-oriented individuals to enhance the assets of Islamic art;
• Familiarizing students with the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of the country in order to preserve it against foreign cultural influences;
• Providing students with knowledge of major national and international achievements in the field of Islamic art;
• Preparing the future generation of Afghanistan as calligraphers, illuminators, miniature painters, geometric pattern designers, and engravers to improve and produce authentic Afghan Islamic art;
• Raising national and international awareness of Islamic art and culture among youth and the public;
• Developing the academic, practical, and research capabilities of students in the creation of Islamic artworks;
• Introducing students to independent and specialized working methods in Islamic art, including entrepreneurship within this field.

Values of the Islamic Art Program

• Preservation and respect for religious and national values and Islamic rituals;
• Strengthening the spiritual, intellectual, moral, academic, and professional character of students;
• Encouraging sincerity, piety, and commitment to worship;
• Training Muslim, devout, and professionally committed individuals dedicated to Islamic values;
• Promoting the spirit of Islamic brotherhood, unity, compassion, empathy, service, mutual respect, and sacrifice;
• Commitment to Islamic law in daily life and strengthening firm belief in its principles;
• Establishing balance and harmony between religious and modern sciences based on religious authenticity and contemporary needs;
• Establishing balance among human spiritual, intellectual, and physical needs in accordance with divine revelation and Islamic teachings.

Professional Subjects of the Islamic Art Program

Number	Subject Name			Subject Code	Subject Credit
	دری	پشتو	English
1	تذهیب	تذهیب	Tazhib	B.IA. 19	۱۶
2	خطاطی	خطاطی	Calligraphy	B.IA. 20	۱۶
3	­مینیاتور	­مینیاتور	Meniator	B.IA.21	۱۶
4	رسامی	انځورګري	Drawing	B.IA. 22	۶
5	نقوش هندسی	د هندسی نقشونه	Geometric Motifs	B.IA. 23	۶
6	تاریخ هنر اسلامی	د اسلامی هنر تاریخ	Islamic Art History	B.IA. 24	۶
7	گچ­بری	گچ­بری	Molding	B.IA. 25	۹
8	روش تحقیق	د څېړنې میتودولوژی	Research Methodology	B.IA. 26	2
مجموعه کریدت­ها					86
فیصدی این کتگوری					54%

 

Summary of the Periodic Review Results of the Islamic Art Program

The Islamic Art program was reviewed in the year 1403, and according to the notes of the respected committee, the necessary formal and content-related revisions were made. In accordance with official letter No. (411), dated 23/10/1403, from the esteemed Directorate of Quality Enhancement, the continuation of the Islamic Art program has been recommended.