East Asian Studies 275 - COLQ:VISUAL CULT/CHIN CULT REV

This course examines the period 1966--76 in China, the decade known as the Cultural Revolution, when culture became both target and agent in Mao Zedong's vision for transforming China. Previous culture wars in China during the pre- and post-1949 period will be introduced by way of background, and we also look at the ways in which the Cultural Revolution has affected Chinese art and culture since Mao's death. Among the topics to be considered are the roles of art, artists and culture in general, painting, calligraphy, propaganda art, the cult of Mao, performing arts and film. Enrollment limited to 18.