East Asian Languages&Cultures - Japanese Painting

Catalog description

A survey covering the development of Japanese painting from the seventh century to the early twentieth century. Topics include Buddhist and other religious paintings, narrative handscrolls, ink painting, decorative folding screens, ukiyo-e prints, and western-style paintings from the late eighteenth through early twentieth centuries. This course is offered at the 300 and 500 levels with additional work required at the 500 level. Not open to students with credit in HA 586. (Same as HA 386.) Prerequisite: An introductory course in Asian art or consent of instructor.