EAST 0180 - Japan: Nature, Ritual, and the Arts

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to Japanese culture and aesthetics as represented in pre-modern literature, drama, visual arts, tea practices, and martial arts. Recurring themes include Japanese attitudes toward the natural world; religious elements in traditional conceptions of beauty; and the function of ritual and mindfulness in artistic cultivation. The course is designed for students who have no previous exposure to Japanese studies at the college level; no prerequisites.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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