ART 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: Art of Asia

4 credits (Fall)

This course is an introduction to artistic traditions in China, Japan, Korea and India from the Neolithic period to the 19th century. We will cover sculptures, paintings, prints, bronze and ceramic vessels, and textiles. Students will examine art through both cross-cultural frameworks and culturally specific lenses. Through a balance of broader art historical readings, primary texts, scholarly essays, and focused exercises in viewing, students will explore how an object’s visual material properties contribute to its function.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Li