Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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HART 226 001 (CRN: 25788)
BUDDHIST ART & ARCHITECTURE
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHIST ART AND ARCHITECTURE
Department: Art History
Instructor: Huntington, Eric
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 3:36AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores the art and architecture of Buddhism, including key relationships to history, doctrine, and practice. Addressing monuments, paintings, sculptures, and ritual objects from all regions of Asia, the course highlights transnational connections and comparisons from the earliest periods up to the present day. Cross-list: ASIA 226.