East Asian Studies 276 - COLQ: MODERN/CONTEMP CHIN ART

This course will explore the visual arts in modern and contemporary China, beginning in the late Qing dynasty, proceeding through the tumultuous years of the early twentieth century, the avant-garde movement of the late twentieth century, and the explosion of contemporary Chinese art and artists on the world stage. We will examine the changing face of the traditional arts and the introduction of new forms of artistic expression. Through a variety of media, we will trace the complex interactions between art and the history, politics and culture of contemporary China. Enrollment limited to 18. (E)