FA 71B: The Art of JapanInstructor: Aida Wong Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course surveys the arts of Japan from antiquity to the contemporary period. The objects and monuments studied—ceramics, sculpture, architecture, painting, calligraphy, etc.—communicate the richness and salient features of Japanese culture through the ages. Apart from aesthetic appreciation, you will gain insights into works of art through reference to their creators, techniques, styles, materials, and functions. You still study the roles of art in the formation of various identities, the mobilization of visual products for the promotion of politics, religions, specific tastes, concepts, and social outlook. In the process, you will acquire a rich vocabulary of Japanese terms, techniques, and specialized expressions related to art history. As much as possible, attention will be given to the relationship between different creations/art forms rather than objects in isolation. While a rough chronological order will be followed, (sometimes much) later works will be introduced in order to underscore the continuity of tradition. Session: Session II Day: T, W, Th Time: 1:50pm - 4:20pm Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: On-Campus Course for Summer 2023 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: CA, NW Enrollment Limit: 20 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,490 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: Yes |
