ARTH 203: Survey of Asian Art

ARTH 203-001: Survey of Asian Art
(Spring 2013)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW

Art & Design Building 2003

Section Information for Spring 2013

This is an introductory course on the major artistic traditions of Asia from the Neolithic times to the 1800s. Primary focus will be placed on the artistic culture of India, China, and Japan. Selected works of art in various media from these cultures will be discussed. We will attempt to discover how the visual arts give expression to different cultural, aesthetic, and religious ideals in these ancient and still vital civilizations. Students will also learn basic art historical methodologies for interpreting and describing these works of art, as well as for understanding the interchange of ideas and practices between the different Asian cultures and how they influence artistic expression.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces the arts of South, Southeast, and east Asia. Examines aspects of the culture and history of Asia. Discusses monuments and artifacts in a variety of media and their relation to social and historical contexts. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Arts
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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