ARTH 241 - Asian Art

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A historical study of the form and function of visual images in Asian Cultures. Special attention will be given to India, China, and Japan. Students will address the relationship between visual images and political, religious, and social developments in Asia, including the spread of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Slide lectures and class discussions, a research paper is required. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above. Not offered 2016-2017.