ART 003A

Traditional Asian Art

Introduces students to the art and architecture of Asia from the pre-historic through pre-modern periods (approximately 1600). The styles, subjects, and significance of the art of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Tibet, China, Japan and Korea will be presented in a broad context including the history, geography, ethnic populations, languages, and religions of these countries (i.e., Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Daoism, and Shinto).

Units: 3.0