Art History 352ce - Seminar: Topics in Art History-Imperial Matter: The Arts of China's Early Empires

Why did the First Emperor of China build his grand mausoleum as a microcosm? What foreign motifs and luxury goods were brought to the Chinese proper and by whom? How did trade and war affect the making of the arts 2,000 years ago? These are some of the core questions embedded in this seminar, which investigates the power of things that made a difference in shaping the conditions of the Qin and the Han, Chinese first empires. Throughout the semester, students closely examine art objects and read leading scholars of early imperial Chinese art around the world. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required. Counts for ARU.

[CE] JR/SR only