ASIA 302 / FA 302 [M]: THE ARTS OF ASIA
FALL 2007
Updated 11/19/07: MIDTERM 3 now available!
Paper Info |Annotated bibliography info | Religion Info Sheet
Professor: Dr. Carol S. Ivory
Office: Fine Arts 5072D/F
Phone: 335-7043 (messages, also)
Email: ivorycs@wsu.edu
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10-noon and by appointment
Web Page: http://www.wsu.edu/~ivorycs
Course Description:
A survey of the visual arts and architecture of Asia, particularly India, China, and Japan, from prehistory to the present. Special attention will be given to placing the arts within their historical and cultural context, with particular emphasis on the relation between art and religion (Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Shintoism), Confucian beliefs, rank and status, role of government, etc.
Course Objectives:
1. To recognize art objects and style periods from the major Asian art traditions from pre-history through the present.
2. To be able to place these works within their historical and cultural context, relating them to issues of political hegemony, gender, class, etc.
3. To understand their significance and contributions in the course of Asian history and art history generally.
4. To be able to analyze the style, subject matter, and symbolism of Asian art and their relation to the time and place in which they were made.
Instructional Methodology:
The course is a combination of slide lecture/discussion, with appropriate video tapes to supplement where available.
This course is an [M] Writing in the Major course, which means there will be specific written components.
Required Texts (at Bookie):
Mitter, Partha. Indian Art. New York: Oxford University Press.
Clunas, Craig. Art in China. New York: Oxford University Press.
Stanley-Baker, Joan. Japanese Art. Revised ed. New York: Thames and Hudson.
Addiss, Stephen. How to Look at Japanese Art. New York: Harry Abrams.
Course Requirements:
There will be three essay-style exams (one each for: India, China and Japan) and two written assignments, an annotated bibliography and a short research paper. In addition, students are responsible for all of the readings assigned and are expected to be ready to discuss them during class sessions. Class participation (which assumes regular attendance!) is, therefore, important and will be considered a factor in assessing the overall grade. After 5 absences, one grade level will be deducted from the final point score for each subsequent absence. Material from both the text and class lectures should be incorporated in the exams and writings.
Points
Exams: 3 @ 60 each = 180 points
Annotated Bibliography: 15 points
Short paper: 60 points
Attendance/Preparedness/Class participation: 45 points
Total: 300 points
SCALE for course grade (i.e., number of points needed for each grade level):
A 280-300
A- 270-279
B+ 261-269
B 249-260
B- 240-248
C+ 231-239
C 219-230
C- 210-218
D+ 201-209
D 195-200
F 0-194
NOTE that grades are not curved. You EARN your grade with each assignment. Make-up examinations are given only for serious medical or family emergency situations and must be taken within a reasonable time period after the test has been given (preferably within one week).Please inform me before the exam, if possible.
Academic Integrity
WSU is committed to principles of truth and academic honesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication in the process of academic work, and can result in suspension or dismissal from the university. In this class, academic dishonesty will result in failure of the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
See http://www.conduct.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=343 for more information.
Students with Disabilities: I am committed to providing assistance to help you be successful in this course. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. Please visit the Disability Resource Center (DRC) during the first two weeks of every semester to seek information or to qualify for accommodations. All accommodations MUST be approved through the DRC (Admin Annex Bldg, Rooms 205). Call 509 335 3417 to make an appointment with a disability counselor.
READINGS: BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS IN CLASS EACH ASSIGNED READING LISTED IN THE SYLLABUS. YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE MAIN IDEAS AND ARTWORKS INCLUDED IN THE READINGS.
There is a Religion Study Sheet available that briefly outlines the main points for each of the major religions we discuss.
COURSE SCHEDULE (with assigned readings; SUBJECT TO CHANGE!)
INDIA
8/20 Introduction to course, early Indian art and culture, Mitter, pp. 7-10
8/22 Buddhist Art and Architecture, Mitter, Chapter 2.
8/27 Hindu Art and Architecture, Mitter, Chapter 3, pp. 33-55
8/29 Hindu Art and Architecture, Mitter, Chapter 3, pp. 55-69, and Chapter 4, pp. 76-82
9/3 HOLIDAY
9/5 Discuss research topics; The Mughal Empire, Mitter, Chapter 6, pp. 107-128
9/10 The Mughal Empire, Mitter, Chapter 6, pp. 129-141
9/12 Colonial Art and Modernism in India, Mitter, Chapter 9, pp. 171-191, Chapter 10
PAPER TOPICS DUE
9/17 Postcolonial Art and Architecture, Mitter, Chapters 11, pp. 203-211, Chapter 12
9/19 REQUIRED CLASS: Library Research session; Terrell Library 103.
9/24 MIDTERM 1
9/26 NO CLASS - work on annotated bibliography
CHINA
10/1 Introduction to China, Art of the Tomb, Clunas, Introduction, Chapter 1
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE
10/3 Art at Court, Clunas, Chapter 2, pp. 45-63
10/8 Art at Court, Clunas, Chapter 2, pp. 45-87
10/10 Art in the Temple, Clunas, Chapter 3
10/15 Art and the Elite, Clunas, Chapter 4, pp. 135-153
10/17 Art and the Elite, Clunas, Chapter 4, pp. 153-171
10/22 Art in the Market Place, Clunas, Chapter 5, pp. 173-199
10/24 Art in the Market Place, Clunas, Chapter 5, pp. 199-223
10/29 MIDTERM 2
JAPAN
10/31 Introduction and Prehistoric Art, Stanley-Baker, Chapters 1 and 2; Addiss, 14-19
11/5 Asuka and Nara, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 3; Addiss, Chapter 2
11/7 Heian, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 4, pp. 59-79; Addiss, 77-80
11/12 HOLIDAY
11/14 Heian, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 4, pp. 79-106; Addiss, 55-63
DRAFT PAPER DUE
11/19-23 Thanksgiving Break
11/26 Kamakura and Muromachi, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 5, Addiss, Chapter 6; optional extra: Addiss, 62-75
11/28 Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 6, pp.141-172, Addiss, 19-30
MIDTERM 3 - Take home essays - QUESTIONS NOW ONLINE! DUE by Friday, 11/30 5PM
12/3 Edo, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 6, pp. 172-193, Addiss, 95-109
12/5 Modern Japan, Stanley-Baker, Chapter 7; Addiss 30-32, 109-115
FINAL PAPERS DUE
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