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3.00 Credits
This course is an attempt to define a modern cultural history of Detroit. Taught by two faculty members, the emphasis of the course will vary but the following aspects of the city?s cultural history will be covered is some detail: its literature, arts, music and architecture; its social conditions and broader American cultural context.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an attempt to define a modern cultural history of Detroit. A team of three or four faculty members will explore the relationship between society and the arts in Detroit from several aspects: Detroit?s literature, arts, music and architecture; its social conditions and broader American cultural context. Field trips into the city are also included. Course not open to students who have completed ARTH 304, ENGL 304, HIST 304, HUM 304, ENGL 304, or SOC 304.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the Classical and Medieval civilizations of India through the historical presentation of its characteristic arts forms. The course will examine the philosophical, intellectual, and visual structures of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam as these interact to create both traditional and modern Indian culture. (AY).
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to representative works of art produced in China from the Neolithic era down to modern times. Examination of the artifact's cultural context will be emphasized, including the study of philosophy (Confucianism and Daoism) and religion (Buddhism).
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to representative works of art produced in Japan from the Neolithic era down to modern times. The artifact's cultural context will be examined including religious practice (Shinto and Buddhism), influence from abroad, and other artistic developments in literature, music, and theatre.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the painting of China from the earliest examples found in tombs through works influenced by the West during the modern period. The course focuses on selected artists who serve as representatives of major traditions of China's cultural and artistic heritage. Students will be introduced to Chinese philosophy and relevant literary genres that provide a context for the development of Chinese painting.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the art and architecture of early China (Neolithic through Eastern Han). Recent excavations that have significantly changed our view of the early period will be given emphasis. Students will analyze relevant literary and philosophical texts in translation to enhance understanding of the cultural context. (OC).
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3.00 Credits
The art of the Ancient world is examined through an intensive review of the visual traditions of Egypt: its monumental architecture, sculpture, painting and decorative artifacts. (AY).
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the history and art of Crete, the Cyclades, and Greece from the third millennium through the first century B.C. In the prehistoric period, the course will focus on both architectural and ceramic developments, as well as on the trade and economic contacts between Asia Minor and Greece. In the historic period, the course considers the major artistic developments in architecture, sculpture, and painting, focusing on how social, political or historical events caused these art forms to evolve and change over the centuries. (AY).
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the major art forms produced by both the Romans and Etruscans. The course begins with the Roman Republic (late sixth century B.C.) and concludes with the rule of Constantine in the fourth century A.D.). We will discuss the development of the urban, government complex (the Roman Forum), the evolution of domestic architecture, and the major artistic achievements in sculpture, painting, and the minor arts. We will focus on how social, economic, religious, political and/or historical events caused these art forms to evolve and change over the centuries. (AY).
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