ACM710 : History of arts of the Malay world / College of Creative Arts

• Main Author: UiTM, Collage of Creative Arts
• Format: Teaching Resource
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• Subjects: Curriculum; Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/79228/1/79228.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/79228/; https://aims.uitm.edu.my/

History has proven that the Malay art and crafts do not only reflect fine craftsmanship but also the importance of its aesthetics essence. This course objectively introduce students to the world of the Malay art and craft that was once being exercised with awareness towards nature that embodies the society way of life and their philosophical values. They are exposed to the history and methodology of important information of art of the Malay World. For the Malays and Islam, their collective social integrity has played an overriding factor with deep sense of value in terms of creativity and resourcefulness. Thus, the art and crafts of the Malay have inspired many through expression, devotion, spirit and intellectuality. The descriptions and exposure about this ethical heritage and cultures will form basic assumptions, beliefs and practices for students in understanding, appreciating, inventing and managing an innovative area of art and design.