AH 358 - Contemp Craft & Design:Asia

Institution:

Moore College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course examines 20th- and 21st-century craft objects, processes, and issues from Japanese, Chinese, and Korean perspectives. Particular attention will be paid to their influence on international design and usefullness as resources for contemporary American designers, as well as their roots in ancient techniques, materials and concepts. With a major focus on textiles, fashion, and ceramics, we will also explore paper, furniture, lacquer, industrial and commercial design, metals, etc., as appropriate. Students will attend the Philadelphia Craft show in November and participate in several site visits to area galleries and collections. Satisfies: Art History/Liberal Arts elective requirement and Textile Major requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moore.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 568-4515

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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