ART 239 - From Samurai to Cyberpunk:Japanese Animation and the Japanese Art Tradition

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Lafayette College

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Description:

This course explores Japanese animation (Anime) from its roots in Western science fiction and the Japanese art historical tradition, to its impact on modern society and contemporary art around the world. Beginning with films (like Godzilla) that set the stage for the introduction of Anime in the early 1960s, the course traces the development of this world-wide phenomenon to the present day. Students choose their own areas of interest for independent research papers. Staff

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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