ARTH 1604 - Introduction to Asian Art

1 Course Unit(s)
A survey of visual traditions of Asia with an emphasis on the cultures of India, China, and Japan. Through examining major artistic trends of these three traditions, this course will introduce students to the distinctive styles, forms, and aesthetics of each region. Aesthetic issues will be studied within their appropriate religious and cultural contexts. Special attention will be given to the mutual influences and transmissions of culture that shape the works of art.

General Education Requirement(s): Cultural Traditions: Non-Western
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None