ARTH 384: Arts of China

ARTH 384-001: Arts of China
(Fall 2026)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW

Innovation Hall 208

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Section Information for Fall 2026

With a long history that reaches from the Neolithic era to the modern age, the civilizations in what is now China have given rise to some of the world’s most remarkable artistic and architectural creations. This course explores the complex and dynamic history of China by examining the ways in which social, religious, and political shifts gave rise to new traditions and new forms of material culture. Emphasis will be placed on the arts of the court and temple cultures in Chinese history as well as on the role of trade in the development of new influences and new ideas. This is a lecture style course and will include one museum visit to the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington D.C.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores the complex and dynamic history of China by examining ways in which social, religious, and political shifts have given rise to new and variant forms of material culture. 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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