Learn about Japan’s rich visual culture and the interplay between religion, aesthetics and society.
ARHI 4150: History of Japanese Art
Tuesdays | 6-8:45 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Ken Allan
Pre-requisites: One of ARHI 1000 or 1002 and third-year standing.
This course offers a focused exploration of three major traditions in Japanese art: Buddhist painting and sculpture, traditional gardens, and Ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
The Buddhist art section examines the transmission of religious ideas through sacred images, considering iconography, ritual use, and stylistic development.
The study of Japanese gardens addresses their aesthetics, symbolism, and design principles, while also situating them in relation to Shinto beliefs, Buddhist practices, and Chinese models.
The final section on Ukiyo-e explores the relationship between the prints and popular culture, including key themes, techniques of production, and stylistic innovations.
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Contact:
Ken Allan | kenneth.allan@uleth.ca | ulethbridge.ca/fine-arts
