AHIS 306 - Religious Architecture of Asia

Institution:

Trinity College

Subject:

Description:

Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, Daoism, Confucianism, Shintoism all needed structures appropriate to their ritual practice. We will study the different buildings and cave temples and how they changed over time and location. Do they have any relationship to secular architecture where they are located Is there sculpture and painting related to these places of worship The importance of many of these have been recognized by UNESCO, which has designated them World Heritage Sites. We will investigate examples in India, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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