AH 314 - buddhist Art of South Asia

Institution:

Skidmore College

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Description:

A study of the evolution of Buddhist art in its original context of India. The course will survey the primary sites of Buddhist art production, with an emphasis on sculpture within architectural settings. Issues include aniconism, patronage, the impact of ritual practice on artistic format, pilgrimage, narrative, internationalism, and the relationship between texts and images. Prerequisites: AH105 or 106 or 210 or HI241 or permission of instructor. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) R. Linrothe

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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