ART 457 - The Painting And Sculpture of Japan

Institution:

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Description:

Clay sculptures from 3,000 B.C., the haniwa sculptures from the fourth century A.D., and Buddhist sculpture from the sixth through the 14th centuries as well as the rich tradition of portrait sculptures will be the focus of the first half of the course. The study of paintings will begin with mural paintings preserved in tombs from the fourth century A.D. Murals in Buddhist temples; painted screen and sliding panels from temple buildings, castles and palaces; Zen painting; paintings and prints of the floating world from the 17th through the 19th centuries will be included. The rich resources in the Nelson-Atkins Museum will receive special attention. 3 hrs

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umkc.edu/

Phone Number:

(816) 235-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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