Art History 194 - Arts of Buddhism

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Asian Studies, Religion Buddhism began in India around the sixth century B.C.E. with the philosophical meditations of the historic Buddha. Within 500 years the philosophy evolved into a religion incorporating new ideologies of the Buddha of the Future as well as paradisaical cults. A new pantheon of deities appeared with the power to aid mankind in its search for immortality. Buddhist pictorial art begins with auspicious emblems representing key ideas of the doctrine and anthropomorphic images of the Buddha; later, the new pantheon is formulated and employed in the art. This course analyzes the development of Buddhist art in India from its earliest depictions and its transmission through Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, and Japan.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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