Constellations: HAA 2609 Ancient Chinese Art
The course is designed to look carefully at the ancient culture of the Chinese. The first task is to learn more about how and where they lived and to gain an understanding of the changes in culture throughout the period dating from c. 2500 bc-c. 200 a.d. It is hoped that the participants in the class will be able to distinguish various periods in Chinese history through study of the material culture; jade, bone, ivory, and bronze artifacts of all kinds. As each period is discussed significant art historical problems will be noted and examined.
