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ARTHC 375

Japanese Art and Architecture

Comparative Arts and Letters College of Humanities

Course Description

Japanese art and architecture from its neolithic origins through the dawn of the modern age. Literary, social, and religious contexts considered.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Scope

Learning Outcome

Students will acquire a basic understanding of the development of Japanese architecture from 1100 AD to the present.

Title

Research project

Learning Outcome

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Title

Art and Architecture

Learning Outcome

Students will become familiar with the contributions of individual Japanese artists and architects.

Title

Analysis

Learning Outcome

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