ARHA281

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ARHA281

The Traditional Arts of China ARHA281 SP

Crosslistings: EAST281

Next Offered in 9798 SP

An introductory survey of Chinese art from prehistoric times to the end of the 18th century. Particular attention will be given to the four basic media of Chinese art (bronze, sculpture, painting and ceramics) and to their relationships to the culture that produced them.

MAJOR READINGS

M. Sullivan, CHINESE ART
J. Cahill, CHINESE PAINTING
C. Hucker, CHINA TO 1850
J. Rawson, THE ART OF ANCIENT CHINA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preregistered students must attend the first class meeting or be subject to withdrawal from the course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

"Incense tray, tui-chi 9carved laquer). Sung Dynasty"

Reference:

Shoten, Kadokawa, A PICTORAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE ORIENTAL ARTS, New York: Crown Publishers, Inc. 1969.

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