East Asian Languages&Cultures - Art and Culture of Japan

Catalog description

The history of Japanese art interpreted from visual, historical, social, religious, and political perspectives. Representative topics: archaeological discoveries, Buddhist images and architecture, gender relationships expressed through art, interactions with different countries, and the roots of modernism in Japanese art. Art history goals: direct engagement with museum collections and enhanced ability to analyze, write about, and talk about art. (Same as HA 367.) Satisfies: Goal 4 Outcome 2 (AE42) , Global Culture (GLBC)