Art and Culture in Premodern Korea
ARHA 289
Spring 2009 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 289 |
This historical survey considers the major artistic traditions of Korean art and of the cultural context that shaped them. Beginning with the prehistoric period and continuing to the 19th century, the course will consider the arts of Korea, especially Buddhist sculpture, ceramics, and painting, in terms of both peninsular history and, where relevant, historical and cultural developments in China and Japan. |
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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: None |
Major Readings:
Lee Ki-baik, A NEW HISTORY OF KOREA (trans. E.W. Wagner)
Judith Smith, ed., ARTS OF KOREA and selected journal articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two hour examinations, chronology and pronunciation quizzes, occasional brief written exercises (2-3) pages, one or two less break written exercises (5-7 pages). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students will find it helpful, but not essential, to have some background in East Asian--especially Chinese--history, thought and/or art history. |
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