Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

RELI 374 - ART & RELIGION IN CHINA

Long Title: ART & RELIGION IN CHINA
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This introductory course examines the complex relationship between art and religion in China (1th - 19th centuries). Through an analysis of painting, sculpture, cave temples, steles, manuscripts, talismans, illustrated prints, and primary sources, we will explore the visual, religious and cultural dimensions of Buddhism and Daoism, and the fluid nature of Chinese culture. Cross-list: ASIA 374, HART 374.