REL 252 - Religion and Art in Asia

Institution:

Meredith College

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Description:

(Varies, Contact Department Head) This course explores religious thought and expression in the pan-Asian sphere. It travels to India, China, Japan and beyond to investigate how the visual and performing arts can be seen as both expressions of and constructions for the sacred. Religious art and architecture, material culture, garden design, fashion design, interior design, martial arts, dance, music, ritual performance, tea ceremony and popular culture will be considered in the context of Asian religious thought and philosophy. Also offered as Art 220. Prerequisite: One 100 level Religion course, or by permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meredith.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 760-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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