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107-026 Studies in Asian Art and Architecture | |
Note | Formerly available as 111-218/318. Students who have completed 111-218/318 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Prof Jaynie Anderson |
Prerequisites | Usually 12.5 points of Art History at First Year, see Prerequisites. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | This subject provides a knowledge of the major artistic currents in the art and architecture of East Asia through the analysis of key examples from China and Japan, forming an introduction to East Asian art and a foundation for further study in the field. It examines significant examples of architecture, sculpture and painting that are representative of key traditions, social groups and artforms in East Asian art and architecture. Students should gain familiarity with specific national styles and themes as well as the transcendent international artforms associated with Buddhism. Students will also encounter broader influences in iconography, style and aesthetics from India, and explore issues such as the relationship between art and patronage, art and belief, art and materials. Various Asian artforms and types will be introduced, including handscrolls and hanging scrolls, folding and sliding screens. |
Assessment | An essay of 1500 words and an essay of 2500 words. |
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