Revised 03/2025

ART 103 - History of Far Eastern Art I (3 CR.)

Course Description

Surveys the history of Far Eastern art from the prehistoric period to the present. Part I focuses on the art of India and Southeast Asia. Part II focuses on the art of China, Japan, and Korea. Emphasizes architecture, painting and sculpture with some instruction in printmaking and decorative arts. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

To give the art major and the students from other curricula a survey of Far Eastern Art and the knowledge and tools for appreciating the art of the Far East. The sequence is designed for A.A. candidates and those planning to transfer to a bachelor's program.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

There are no prerequisites; however, the student is encouraged to take the two semesters chronologically

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Knowledge of the historical development of major far eastern art forms and the ability to analyze and understand these works of art on the basis of religious, social, cultural, aesthetic, and technical factors.

Major Topics to Be Included

The History of Far Eastern Art will be presented chronologically with emphasis on architecture, painting, and sculpture, and additional instruction on painting, and sculpture, and additional instruction on printmaking and the decorative arts. The basic method of instruction centers on slide lectures, discussions, films, prints, and art objects used as visual aids. Individual and group visits to museums as well as independent research and the use of standard texts on far eastern art are also integral to the course.