AHIS 205B - History of Asian Art - China, Korea, and Japan

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course surveys the arts of China, Japan, and Korea from the Neolithic period through the 21st century in relation to cultural, political, religious, and philosophical contexts. It traces the transmission of cultural ideas and art forms from one civilization to another and considers the effect of Western art’s historical methodologies on the study and appreciation of Asian art and culture.

(formerly Art 205B)