ARTH 267 - History of Asian Art (GEKA)
A survey of Far Eastern art, with emphasis on the artistic and cultural traditions of South Asia, China and Japan. Works of art are examined for their cultural and historical significance.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall and Winter
In this course, art is treated as an expression of cultural values, social identities and a means through which the people of Asia have made meaning and sense of their world. Across the continent of Asia many rich and long lasting artistic traditions have emerged and still play an important role in the lives of the people who live there. Through the examination of Representative artworks and architectural monuments of Asia students will learn the essential descriptive vocabularies of the visual arts, how formal properties (style) shape and inform the content of a given work of art; they will develop an ability to decode iconographic symbols and stylistic conventions that are culturally and historically specific. Although this course focuses on the art of Asia the concepts and methods for understanding art learned in this class are also applicable to understanding art in other contexts. Students will also become more aware the interrelationships among different cultures and the historical dynamics that have shaped the cultural and political landscape of Asia and how an understanding of art can reveal cultural biases and help one better appreciate global diversity.
Equivalent to ART 221
Previously listed as ART 221
Last Updated:
Course Rotation 9/2014, 2/15/2011
Winter 2025 Course Sections
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