ART H285 - The Art of Asia

Institution:

Framingham State University

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Description:

A contextual study of the arts of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, spanning the ancient to post-modern worlds. The course explores major movements and schools of art, such as Buddhist sculpture, Chinese landscape painting, and Japanese prints. Readings and discussions focus on the interrelationships among art and religion, identity, and political authority. The course includes study of Western influences in Asia, and of the idea of the "Orient" in Western culture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.framingham.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 620-1220

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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