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

This course explores the visual arts in modern and contemporary China, beginning in the late Qing dynasty, proceeding through the tumultuous years of the early 20th century, the avant-garde movement of the late 20th century, and the explosion of contemporary Chinese art and artists on the world stage. We examine the changing face of the traditional arts and the introduction of new forms of artistic expression. Through a variety of media, we trace the complex interactions between art and the history, politics and culture of contemporary China. Enrollment limited to 18. (E)