Explore the multifaceted nature of Islamic art through the metaphysics of beauty with Spanish poet/philosopher, Professor Emilio Alzueta.

This two-day workshop will focus on how the Islamic tradition integrates scripture, metaphysics, art, craft, mathematics, language, nature and spirituality.

An introduction to the nature, meaning and manifestations of beauty in the Islamic tradition, not as a purely aesthetic concept, but also as a metaphysical reality which is then contemplated in the world and translated in art. A particular focus will be given to the Alhambra Palace of Granada as a sumation of the ideas presented in the seminar.

The methodology will include lecturing, interaction and group work, as well as contemplation of material.

Emilio (Emin) Alzueta is an independent scholar, lecturer, writer and poet, living in Granada, Spain. Enjoy his latest work here.