HARC0335A-F09
Sacred Japan
Sacred Japan: Religion, Nature, and the Arts
This seminar style course will provide students with an interdisciplinary study of key concepts, monuments, rituals, and works of art in the Shinto and Buddhist religions of Japan. We will consider the history of Buddhist art and its interaction and synthesis with native Shinto beliefs through an examination of Ise Shrine, Buddhist and Shinto temples and shrines in Nara and Kyoto, mountain temples, and Mount Fuji. Zen temples and gardens will also be discussed. Some familiarity with the history or art of Japan is preferable, but not required. 3 hrs. sem.
This seminar style course will provide students with an interdisciplinary study of key concepts, monuments, rituals, and works of art in the Shinto and Buddhist religions of Japan. We will consider the history of Buddhist art and its interaction and synthesis with native Shinto beliefs through an examination of Ise Shrine, Buddhist and Shinto temples and shrines in Nara and Kyoto, mountain temples, and Mount Fuji. Zen temples and gardens will also be discussed. Some familiarity with the history or art of Japan is preferable, but not required. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- Library 230(LIB 230)
- Schedule:
- 8:00am-9:15am on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Cynthia Packert
- Subject:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Department:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- JAPN0335A-F09
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92562
- Subject Code:
- HARC
- Course Number:
- 0335
- Section Identifier:
- A