GLOBAL ART HISTORY 2026
Inspiration
for All: artists, practitioners, craftspeople, conservators,
students of art history, travellers, readers, thinkers,
and the simply curious.
NEW ONLINE LECTURE SERIES FOR Summer 2026
DESIGNS of IZNIK CERAMICS
A summer lecture series in three parts, presenting a short survey of Iznik ceramic production between the fifteenth and the seventeenth centuries during the golden age of the Ottoman Empire.
Referencing objects from prominent museum collections, we look at the development of the industry from its inception, exploring some of the key influences that contributed to the evolution of its unique language of design.
From elite pottery for the Imperial Ottoman household and state-sponsored architectural tile productions, to periods of vibrant commercial output, these lectures seek to take us on a journey of exploration, aimed at providing a familiarity with the progressive stages of design and production, and inspiring reflection and discussion on the enduring impact of Iznik ceramic design.
To find out more about each lecture and how to register to attend,
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The lectures take place on Zoom, 6.00 pm. - 8.00 pm. UK time
Price: £20.21 per lecture
Designs of Iznik Ceramics 1: The Early Period
Thursday 6th August 2026 at 18.00 BST
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Designs of Iznik Ceramics 2: Innovation and Production
Thursday 13th August 2026 at 18.00 BST
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Designs of Iznik Ceramics 3: Commerce and Wider Impact
Thursday 20th August 2026 at 18.00 BST
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Time Conversions: The Zoom lectures are transmitted from London, UK.
If you are located out of the UK, please check your local time conversion.
V&A "HOW WAS IT MADE" VIDEO
The V&A commissioned film maker Noemi Varga to make this YouTube video of me demonstrating how mineral pigments were prepared in the the Mughal ateliers for manuscripts and paintings.
This video accompanied the V&A exhibition "The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence" which ran from November 2024 to May 2025
What past students have commented:
"It was outstanding - excellent tutor - so interesting, knowledgeable, engaging".
"The tutor and course were both outstanding".
"The resources were beautiful to look at and very informative too".
Available to commission for public or private lectures.
Subject Areas:
Islamic Art History
Pigments and Processes
Illumination and Arts of the Book
Art and Design in the Indian Subcontinent
Synergies between East and West
Art and Science
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E-mail: amchowdry@gmail.com
mobile phone: +44 (0) 7521 897782