Art History 280 - COLQ:CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTNG

Topics course. This class examines Chinese landscape painting from its emergence in the Tang Dynasty to the 20th century. More than just realistic depictions of nature, painted landscapes were a vibrant medium for personal, political and religious expression. Through direct study of paintings at the Smith College Museum of Art, students learn to read a landscape painting based on style, composition and brush strokes. We also focus on the larger social and symbolic meanings of landscape painting and the original historical context in which they were created, circulated and appreciated. Prerequisites: One course in art history or in East Asian studies, or permission of instructor. [Group A]  Enrollment limited to 15 due to space limits in SCMA. (E)