History of Art and Visual Culture 155 - Constructing Lives in China: Biographiesand Portraits

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University of California-Santa Cruz

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Consideration of biographies and portraits in China as representations of human types and individuals, and the use of these representations as models for constructing lives. Attention to historical and social contexts, early times to present. Special focus on Chinese Buddhist traditions. A previous course that focuses on traditional China or Buddhist studies strongly recommended. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): A, E.) R. Birnbaum

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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