ARTH 3624 - Buddhist Art of Asia

1 Course Unit(s)
Focusing on the visual arts of India, China, and Japan, this course is a study of the major Buddhist traditions in Asia. Particular attention will be given to Buddhist iconography and the role of the visual arts in Buddhist religious practice and society. Students will explore the exchanges and influences exerted by Buddhism throughout Asia and examine the distinctive religious expressions within each region.

General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1604, 2624, 2644, or permission of instructor and FYS 1104
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None