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CS92PROD
Buddhist Temple Art of China
ARHA 289
Fall 2016 not offered
Crosslisting: CEAS 289

Buddhism was one of the most important sources of artistic inspiration in China. From the religion's early introduction to the northwestern regions of China in the third century CE, cave-chapels and temples were constructed and their walls were painted with images of Buddhist deities and paradise scenes as visual aids in ritual practices. Statues and sculptures in all sorts of media were also made as objects of veneration in temple halls. As Buddhism was assimilated into Chinese culture, Buddhist art began to manifest traditional Chinese belief systems, visual preferences, and even moral teachings. Focusing on major cave sites and temple compounds, this course examines the development of artistic programs and styles at different stages of Buddhism's absorption into the religious life and material culture in China.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)

Last Updated on MAR-28-2024
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