Buddhist Art of Asia
RELI 478
Spring 2011
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01
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Study of the philosophical underpinnings, use, and social significance of select genres of Buddhist art in India, China, Tibet and Indonesia. Special attention will be given to ways of representing Buddhist concepts, values, and practices through visual narrative strategies. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Interpretation
Students will learn to read the language of Buddhist artistic texts across multiple Asian cultural contexts.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (RELI-MN)(RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Harvey, Peter: AN INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM: TEACHINGS, HISTORY AND PRACTICES
Leidy, Denise Patry: THE ART OF BUDDHISM: AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS HISTORY AND MEANING
Course packet of articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
2 short (3 pp) response papers, mid-term, final exam, final paper (8-10 pp) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the Religion Department "Thematic Approach" OR "Historical Traditions" department requirement. |
| Instructor(s): Harrington,Laura Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK115; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 4 | FR: 3 |
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