HARC0233A-F15
How Asian Art is Made
Potter, Painter, and Goldsmith: How Asian Art is Made
In this seminar, we will explore the manner in which the distinctive artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan were shaped by the materials and techniques available to ancient craftsmen. Through observation of objects from the Middlebury Museum of Art, we will explore such questions as, “How was Asian art made? Why it is made that way? What was its historical impact?” Topics will include jade and hardstones, bronze, textiles, ceramics, painting, lacquer, glass, and gold. This course requires no prior experience in art history or Asian studies and is ideally suited to students who wish to learn more about art, Asian history, or conservation science. 3 hrs. lect.
In this seminar, we will explore the manner in which the distinctive artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan were shaped by the materials and techniques available to ancient craftsmen. Through observation of objects from the Middlebury Museum of Art, we will explore such questions as, “How was Asian art made? Why it is made that way? What was its historical impact?” Topics will include jade and hardstones, bronze, textiles, ceramics, painting, lacquer, glass, and gold. This course requires no prior experience in art history or Asian studies and is ideally suited to students who wish to learn more about art, Asian history, or conservation science. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2015
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 126(MAC 126)
- Schedule:
- 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Sarah Laursen
- Subject:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Department:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART CW HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92353
- Subject Code:
- HARC
- Course Number:
- 0233
- Section Identifier:
- A