AHVS373A

Japanese Art and Architecture

An introductory survey to Japanese visual culture from Neolithic times to present. Topics include Shinto art and ritual, Buddhist art (including Zen), courtly arts, the tea ceremony, erotic prints of the "Floating World," and contemporary art. Focuses on how Japanese artists adapt foreign cultural traditions.

Lecture: 3h

Lab: 0h

Tutorial: 0h

Credits: 1.5