Description:

This course will acquaint students with the arts and ideas that arose in India, China and Japan from the prehistoric to the early modern periods. The course will examine the aesthetic elements that mark the styles of major periods in two-dimensional, three-dimensional and architectural works. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between artistic elements and their various cultural and historical contexts. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of art and visual artifacts of India, China and Japan from the prehistoric to the early modern periods.
2. Identify and describe the artistic, cultural, historical import of selected works of art.
3. Recognize and describe the function and stylistic elements of these works.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural values that these works communicate.
5. Recognize and describe aesthetic elements which mark selected periods and/or artists.
6. Define and demonstrate use of the terminology, classifications, and methods used in the study of art history.
7. Explain the interdisciplinary role of art within the humanities and its relationship to current cultural issues.
8. Discover the implications of the course material for understanding oneself.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Early Art in India, China and Japan
   A. Trace the development of the sociopolitical and technological
changes from the Paleolithic period through the first civilizations.
      1. List the characteristics of Paleolithic life in Japan.
      2. List the characteristics of Neolithic life in China.
      3. List the characteristics of life in the Indus Valley
civilization.
   B. Compare aesthetic elements differentiating early art.
      1. Recognize and describe the indigenous aesthetic elements which
mark Jomon period Japanese ceramics.
      2. Recognize and describe the indigenous aesthetic elements which
mark the ceramics of Neolithic China.
      3. Recognize and describe the aesthetic elements which mark low
relief and sculpture in the round of the Indus Valley Civilization.

II. Bronze Art from the Shang Through Han Dynasties
   A. Explain the change in function of bronzes.
      1. Compare the power structure of each dynasty.
      2. Compare religious/philosophical beliefs of each dynasty.
   B. Trace the stylistic development of bronzes.
      1. Recognize and describe the indigenous aesthetic elements which
appear in bronzes from the Shang dynasty onward.
      2. Identify new stylistic characteristics of bronzes of each
dynasty.
      3. Explain the processes used in the production of bronzes.

III. Funerary Art and Architecture from the Zhou Through Han Dynasties
   A. Explain the ways in which religious and political factors influenced
the development of funerary art and architecture.
      1. Evaluate the reign of Chin Shihuangdi.
      2. Evaluate the effect of the Great Wall of China.
   B. Explain the ways in which popular and formal systems of religious
thought were depicted in funerary art and architecture.
      1. Interpret the motifs from the Mawangdui banner and the Wu
shrine.
   C. Explain the ways in which indigenous aesthetic elements appear in
funerary art and architecture.
      1. Identify and describe significant artifacts including banners,
relief sculpture and ceramic tile.

IV. Expansion of Chinese Culture into Japan
   A. Compare indigenous Japanese architecture with continental methods of
construction.
      1. Identify and describe the great shrine complexes.
      2. Evaluate the role of nature in shrine architecture.
   B. Compare indigenous Japanese funerary art and architecture with
continental models.
      1. Identify and describe the great tomb complexes.
      2. Evaluate the role of the emperor system in tomb archaeology

V. Buddhist Art in India
   A. Summarize the major events in the iconography of the Buddha’s
life. 
      1. List the ways the Buddha was depicted aniconically.
   B. Trace the development of Buddhist architecture. 
      1. Identify and describe the components of chaitya halls and
stupas.
   C. Trace the development of the major Buddhist images.
      1. Distinguish between the Buddha and Bodhisattva images.
      2. Distinguish between Mathuran, Gandharan and Gupta styles.

VI. Expansion of Buddhist Art and Architecture into China and Japan 
   A. Evaluate the impact of Buddhism on Chinese and Japanese culture.
      1. Summarize significant literary, sociopolitical and religious
changes.
   B. Explain the ways in which indigenous aesthetics changed Buddhist art
and architecture in China and Japan.
      1. Identify and describe significant painting, sculpture and
temples.

VII. Hindu Art in India
   A. Summarize the religious beliefs comprising Hinduism and distinguish
between the major deities.
      1. Identify significant sculptural examples of each deity.
   B. Identify and describe the aesthetic elements marking Hindu art.
      1. Compare and contrast early Hindu and Buddhist art.
   C. Identify and describe the characteristics and uses of Hindu
temples.
      1. Differentiate between northern and southern styles of temples.
   D. List the theories concerning the use of architectural sculpture on
Hindu temples.
      1. Evaluate the colonial response to Hindu architectural sculpture.

VIII. Chinese Secular Art 
   A. Explain the theory of painting recorded in the  Six Principles” by
Xie He.
      1. Evaluate the works of Gu Kaizhi in light of the  Six
Principles.”
      2. Compare and contrast Western attitudes toward original artworks
with the value of copying embodied in the  Six Principles.”
   B. Explain the ways in which religious and political factors influenced
the development of landscape painting.
      1. Identify and describe major motifs in painting prior to the
popularization of landscape.
      2. Compare Northern and Southern Song dynasty styles of landscape.
      3. Compare professional and literati styles of landscape.
   C. Explain the ways in which Dong Qichang influenced landscape
painting.
      1. Compare the styles of Orthodox and Individualist painting.
   D. Evaluate Western influences on Chinese painting and painting
theory.

IX. Japanese Style Painting ("Yamato-e")
   A. Explain the ways in which religious and political factors influenced
the development of yamato-e.
      1. Trace the stylistic development of yamto-e.
      2. Explain the techniques used in the production of yamato-e.
   B. Identify and describe indigenous aesthetic elements in yamato-e.
      1. Identify and interpret the differences between yamato-e and
Chinese figurative painting.

X. Zen Art and Architecture  
   A. Summarize the religious beliefs comprising Zen Buddhism and contrast
them with other major Buddhist traditions.
      1. Explain the influence of Taoism and Shintoism on Zen.
      2. Explain the ways in which Zen matched the needs of the samurai.
      3. Explain the role of monasteries in creating artworks.
   B. Define Zen art.
      1. Identify and describe the relationship between Chinese Southern
Song dynasty painting and Zen art.
      2. Identify and interpret motifs in Zen painting.
      3. Explain how Zen gardens are three-dimensional paintings.
   C. Identify and describe the aesthetic characteristics of tea ceremony
art and architecture.
      1. Identify and describe significant examples of tea huts and
bowls.
   D. Justify the benefits of the tea ceremony.
      1. Evaluate the Western response to the tea ceremony.

XI. Japanese Decorative Painting and Prints
   A. Trace the development of a decorative style of painting on folding
screens and sliding doors in the Momoyama and Edo periods.
      1. Explain the influence of castle architecture on this
development.
   B. Compare the decorative style with the Chinese ink painting tradition
as practiced in Japan.
      1. Explain the influence of the merchant class on this development.
   C. Trace the development of popular culture themes in painting and
prints. 
      1. Explain the influence of sumptuary laws on this development.
   D. Summarize the introduction of Japanese prints to the West.
      1. Evaluate the Western response to Japanese prints.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests (50-70% of grade) - A minimum of three hour exams will be given.
 In addition, testing may include quizzes and a comprehensive final exam.

Writing Assignments (20-40% of grade) - These may include response papers,
research papers or daily/weekly exercises.

Individual Assignments/Class Participation/Attendance (5-15% of
grade)

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.