Great Traditions of Asian Art
ARHA 180
Fall 2010 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 180 |
An introductory sampling of some of the most significant aspects of the artistic heritage of India, China, and Japan, the course is selective, choosing one distinctive artistic tradition of each society and analyzing it in terms of its peculiar aesthetic, historical, and religious or philosophical context. Topics treated may vary, but likely selections are Indian Buddhist sculpture, Chinese landscape painting of the classic period, and Japanese garden architecture. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ARHA-MN)(CEAS-MN) |
Major Readings:
R.C. Craven, A CONCISE HISTORY OF INDIAN ART
Michael Sullivan, SYMBOLS OF ETERNITY (an introduction to the philosophy and history of Chinese landscape painting)
Hayakawa, THE GARDEN ART OF JAPAN
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Examinations and Assignments:
Quizzes, two one-hour exams, several short papers, a final miniature garden project. |
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