ArH 411U Chinese Buddhist Art

A concentrated study of the Buddhist art of China and Central Asia. Buddhist art of caves of the Six-dynasties period (220-589 C.E.) to the Tang period will be covered in-depth. Basic concepts of Buddhism, such as Hinayana, Mahayana, and Tantric Buddhism; arts related to specific sects; and the iconography and stylistic changes will be covered. Open to non-majors.

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