HART 355 - Survey of Chinese Art

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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The long tradition of Chinese art is an important part of human aesthetic experience and a part of the cultural heritage of every modern woman and man in the global family. This class is a chronologically organized survey of the canon of Chinese art, including ceramic, jade, bronze, sculpture, architecture, garden, furniture, calligraphy, painting, and religious art. This survey is meant to provide a historical perspective on the works of art in their historical and social context over the centuries in China and to introduce the students to a repertoire of usable methods of approach to art. The concept of "China" itself is culturallyconstructed. Students in this class will be asked to think and examine critically how the works of art under the label "Chinese"constitute a special tradition and how this tradition develops, changes, and interacts with other traditions of art through the ages. 3 credits Prerequisites: HART100 Type: lecture/seminar(3hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: all college elective

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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