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Course Credit:  3

This course is an introduction to the arts of Asia, focusing on India, China, Korea, and Japan. The course covers material from the neolithic period to the present, and the lectures are divided into four units: 1) Art in the Tomb; 2) Art in the Temple; 3) Art at Court and in the Life of the Elite; and 4) Art in the Marketplace. We examine how art was commissioned, collected, and used by royalty, the elite, popular audiences, and religious communities in various settings. Lectures within each unit are organized chronologically with minor modifications of geographic considerations. Students are required to complete weekly readings and to participate actively in class discussions. In addition, two short quizzes, one mid-term and one final exam in class will be given. Pre-requisite: None