12/4/10 Art History I

Today's Class- Today I returned the midterm exam from last week and reviewed the answers. I distributed the first part of the take home final exam, and went over some other bits of class related business. Then we continued our study of Asian Art, looking at the art of Ancient China, Korea, and Japan.

Important Concepts-

*The evolution of images of Buddha through the history of India, China, Korea, and Japan

*The philosophical and religious ideals behind Chinese landscape painting of the Song Dynasty.

*The many influences of China and Korea on Japanese culture.

*Japanese art maintains unique characteristics despite those influences

Homework- The take home cumulative portion of the final exam is due at the beginning of class next week, December 11, 2010.

The current art events journals are due next week, December 11, 2010. There should be a total of 12 articles.

All extra credit assignments must be turned in by December 11, 2010 in order to earn extra credit points.

For next class 12/11/10- We will finish our study of non-western cultures of the ancient world, with a look at North and South America, and Africa. Bring your notebook and Book 3 (A View of the World), along with all the assignments that are due that day.