ARHA283

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ARHA283

The Traditional Arts of Japan ARHA283 FA

Crosslistings: EAST283

Next Offered in 9899 FA

A survey of the arts of Japan--emphasizing painting, sculpture and architecture--from neolithic times to the mid-19th century. The course will stress the relevance of Japan's social and religious history to the formation and development of its arts. Consideration will also be given to the manner in which artistic influences from China and Korea helped to shape Japanese art history and to the processes whereby such influences were modified to produce a new, vital and distinctive artistic tradition.

MAJOR READINGS

Seiroku Noma, THE ARTS OF JAPAN, v. 1
(Ancient and Medieval)
Akiyama, JAPANESE PAINTING
Peter Swann, A CONCISE HISTORY OF JAPANESE ART
Sir George Sansom, JAPAN: A CULTURAL HISTORY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Quizzes, midterm, final, several short papers.

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:

From GOD OF WIND AND GOD OF THUNDER, by Tawaraya Sotatsu

Reference:

INENAGA, Saburo, JAPANESE ART: A CULTURAL APPRECIATION, New York: Weatherhill, 1979.

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