150167 SE SE LK Topography of Paradises in Chinese Art (2010W)
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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Montag 29.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Dienstag 30.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Montag 06.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Dienstag 07.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Montag 13.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Dienstag 14.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Montag 10.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Dienstag 11.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Montag 17.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Dienstag 18.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Montag 24.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Dienstag 25.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Montag 31.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Taking as a starting point the concept of paradise in ancient Chinese culture, we will observe how the idea of paradise has been transposed into the artistic production in China, aiming our attention at the difference of context (historical, cultural) in which the works of art were created, and their purpose. The historical period under analysis will be that of medieval China (3rd- 10th c. CE). A special focus will be on depictions of paradises within Buddhist and Daoist context, and on the connection between representations of paradises and the tradition of landscape painting in Chinese art.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Attendance, participation and oral presentation: 50%; written paper: 50%
Students are expected to attend the seminar regularly, to participate in class discussion, to read the basic literature and the readings on specific topics suggested in class. More than 3 unjustified absences will be evaluated as negative; attendance to the introductory lectures is highly recommended. The oral presentation and the written paper are compulsory for final marks.
Students are expected to attend the seminar regularly, to participate in class discussion, to read the basic literature and the readings on specific topics suggested in class. More than 3 unjustified absences will be evaluated as negative; attendance to the introductory lectures is highly recommended. The oral presentation and the written paper are compulsory for final marks.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
The seminar aims at making students familiar with the study of the history of Chinese art in general while focussing on Chinese medieval visual culture. While exploring the theme of depictions of paradise in Chinese art, the student will deal with different related topics which will enable a broader understanding of the artistic production process during the period under examination.
Prüfungsstoff
The seminar is divided in three phases:
In the first phase introductory lectures will provide students with a general background on Chinese art and culture during the medieval period; students will be introduced to methodology and research tools in this field of study. In the second phase the main theme of the seminar will be deepened by a number of readings that will be commented and discussed in classes, with the support of visual material. In the final phase (third phase) students will give oral presentations with the possibility of choosing among a list of suggested topics. Each presentation should last ca. 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes class discussion. Students will then develop the content of the presentation into a written essay of ca. 10 pages of length, which will be evaluated for final grading. Written essays should be submitted by beginning of March 2011.
The list of topics and the relevant literature will be given during the seminar according to the selected interests or specific requirements.
A general knowledge on the history of China is highly recommended. Chinese language is not a prerequisite for this seminar.
In the first phase introductory lectures will provide students with a general background on Chinese art and culture during the medieval period; students will be introduced to methodology and research tools in this field of study. In the second phase the main theme of the seminar will be deepened by a number of readings that will be commented and discussed in classes, with the support of visual material. In the final phase (third phase) students will give oral presentations with the possibility of choosing among a list of suggested topics. Each presentation should last ca. 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes class discussion. Students will then develop the content of the presentation into a written essay of ca. 10 pages of length, which will be evaluated for final grading. Written essays should be submitted by beginning of March 2011.
The list of topics and the relevant literature will be given during the seminar according to the selected interests or specific requirements.
A general knowledge on the history of China is highly recommended. Chinese language is not a prerequisite for this seminar.
Literatur
A. General overview on Chinese art history
- "China" in In The Dictionary of Art, edited by Jane Turner, vol. 6: 612-637 (in particular chapters I.5 "Religion and Philosophy" and I.6. "Iconography and subject-matter"). New York, 1996.
- Sullivan, Michael. The Arts of China (5th ed.). Berkley, Los Angeles, London, 2008.
B. Other thematic reading
- Baldrian-Hussein, Farzeen. "Taoism, an Overview." In Encyclopedia of Religion, 288-306. New York: MacMillan, 1987.
- Falco Howard, Angela. "Buddhist Art in China." In China. Dawn of a Golden Age, 200-750 Ad, edited by James J Watt, 89-99. New York, 2005.
- Ledderose, Lothar. "The Earthy Paradise: Religious Elements in Chinese Landscape Art." In Theories of the Arts in China, edited by Susan Bush and Christian Murck, 165-83. Princeton, 1983.
Rawson, Jessica. "Cosmological Systems as Sources of Art, Ornament and Design." Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities 72 (2000): 133-89.
Wong, Dorothy C. "The Mapping of Sacred Space: Images of Buddhist Cosmographies in Medieval China." In The Journey of Maps and Images on the Silk Road edited by Philippe Forêt and Andreas Kaplony, 51-79. Leiden and Boston, 2008.
- Zwalf, W, ed. Buddhism: Art and Faith. London, 1985 (especially chapters 1-4, 13, 14).
(Further reading on specific topics will be given in class. A complete list of reading will be soon available on e-learning platform "Fronter").
- "China" in In The Dictionary of Art, edited by Jane Turner, vol. 6: 612-637 (in particular chapters I.5 "Religion and Philosophy" and I.6. "Iconography and subject-matter"). New York, 1996.
- Sullivan, Michael. The Arts of China (5th ed.). Berkley, Los Angeles, London, 2008.
B. Other thematic reading
- Baldrian-Hussein, Farzeen. "Taoism, an Overview." In Encyclopedia of Religion, 288-306. New York: MacMillan, 1987.
- Falco Howard, Angela. "Buddhist Art in China." In China. Dawn of a Golden Age, 200-750 Ad, edited by James J Watt, 89-99. New York, 2005.
- Ledderose, Lothar. "The Earthy Paradise: Religious Elements in Chinese Landscape Art." In Theories of the Arts in China, edited by Susan Bush and Christian Murck, 165-83. Princeton, 1983.
Rawson, Jessica. "Cosmological Systems as Sources of Art, Ornament and Design." Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities 72 (2000): 133-89.
Wong, Dorothy C. "The Mapping of Sacred Space: Images of Buddhist Cosmographies in Medieval China." In The Journey of Maps and Images on the Silk Road edited by Philippe Forêt and Andreas Kaplony, 51-79. Leiden and Boston, 2008.
- Zwalf, W, ed. Buddhism: Art and Faith. London, 1985 (especially chapters 1-4, 13, 14).
(Further reading on specific topics will be given in class. A complete list of reading will be soon available on e-learning platform "Fronter").
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
LK421/422, GG421/422, JMA M9
Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:35