ARTHI 275 - Art and Architecture of India

Institution:

Pacific University

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Description:

This course is a selective survey of the architecture and visual arts of South Asia from prehistory to the present, with an emphasis on major monuments and themes. Art in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Himalayas will be examined and discussed from various perspectives where appropriate, e.g. formal, sociological, cultural, historical, psychological. Students will develop an understanding of the significance of art and architecture in specific South Asian cultural and historical contexts. Meets comparative cultural core requirement. 3 hours. 3.00 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pacificu.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 722-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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