Spring 2022

Arts of China

Listed in: Art and the History of Art, as ARHA-147  |  Asian Languages and Civilizations, as ASLC-143

Formerly listed as: ASLC-43  |  FIAR-47  |  FIAR-60

Faculty

Samuel C. Morse (Section 01)

Description

(Offered as ARHA 147 and ASLC 143) An introduction to the history of Chinese art from its beginnings in neolithic times until the end of the twentieth century. Topics will include the ritual bronze vessels of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the Chinese transformation of the Buddha image, imperial patronage of painting during the Song dynasty and the development of the literati tradition of painting and calligraphy. Particular weight will be given to understanding the cultural context of Chinese art.

Spring semester. Professor Morse.

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Written work, readings, oral presentations, group work, exams, field trips, visual analysis Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
The Arts of China University of California Press, 6th edition Michael Sullivan TBD

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2013, Spring 2018, Spring 2022, Fall 2023