HARC0370A-S13
Arts of East Asia
Methods and Materials in the Arts of East Asia
In this seminar will explore the manner in which the distinctive artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan were shaped by the technical expertise of their craftsmen and by the local availability of materials such as jade and silk. Although the earliest decorative traditions probably arose by chance, e.g., when a potter accidentally scratched the surface of a still-wet ceramic vessel, later specialists developed crafts like piece-mold bronze casting through intentional, systematic experimentation. Some of these technologies were imported from abroad, while others--like porcelain--were local developments that would transform world history by generating major export markets. 3 hrs. sem.
In this seminar will explore the manner in which the distinctive artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan were shaped by the technical expertise of their craftsmen and by the local availability of materials such as jade and silk. Although the earliest decorative traditions probably arose by chance, e.g., when a potter accidentally scratched the surface of a still-wet ceramic vessel, later specialists developed crafts like piece-mold bronze casting through intentional, systematic experimentation. Some of these technologies were imported from abroad, while others--like porcelain--were local developments that would transform world history by generating major export markets. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- Axinn Center 104(AXN 104)
- Schedule:
- 12:30pm-1:20pm on Wednesday at AXN 104 (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday at MAC 126 (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Sarah Laursen
- Subject:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Department:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22505
- Subject Code:
- HARC
- Course Number:
- 0370
- Section Identifier:
- A