ART - 3107 Survey of Asian Art (3)

Introduces Asian Art with a survey of the visual arts in selected societies (India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan) from earliest times to present day. Examines artworks through the ideas and beliefs of artists and within their cultural, social, and historical contexts, with focused attention to Buddhist, Daoist, Hindu, Muslim, and Shinto influences as well as important historical events. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.