The social, political, and technological context of the art is a major focus. This survey of the arts of China concentrates on painting, sculpture, metalwork, and ceramics from the Neolithic period through the 18th century. Major examples of architecture are also considered briefly. Emphasis is given to the development of Chinese landscape painting from the Tang dynasty up through the Qing period. Works of art will be presented in their social and historical context so that students will emerge with an appreciation for Chinese art and a general understanding of the culture of historical China as well.
Meets cross cultural core requirement.
This class covers sculpture, painting, printmaking, ceramics, architecture, and landscape architecture from the Neolithic age through the great Ukiyo-e printmakers of the Edo period. The interrelationship of literature, philosophy, religion, and the arts are emphasized. Students should emerge with an understanding of Japanese art in the cultural and historical context of Japanese society. Meets cross cultural core requirement. It covers indigenous art of the Buddhist and Hindu periods, and Indo-Islamic architecture and painting.