3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
A historical survey of the visual arts and architecture of China from antiquity to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the relation of a broad range of art forms to their social and cultural contexts.
Learning Outcomes1Identify individuals who have made a major contribution to a style or period.
2Compare artworks by identifying their differences and similarities.
3Define terms and concepts in relation to a particular style, artist, or artwork.
4Discuss historical events, social forces, and cultural trends that have had an influence on a particular style, artist, or artwork.
5Build knowledge and understanding of Chinese art.
6Develop analytical and writing skills through textural studies of primary and secondary sources, as well as writing exercises.
Restrictions
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