150167 SE SE Narration in Ancient Art of China (2011W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 15.09.2011 10:00 to Fr 07.10.2011 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 23.10.2011 10:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 04.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 11.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 18.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 25.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 08.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 15.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 22.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 29.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 06.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 13.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 10.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 17.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 24.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
- Tuesday 31.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Within the broader context of Chinese medieval art, this seminar will focus on the artistic production that has a narrative content, in other words, on works of art that illustrates stories. The stories depicted may come from religious background or be derived from legends, myths, or literature, supposedly widely known by the contemporary audience. There are different types of narrative art as well as different methods adopted by the artists to display time and space. These methods may change according to various factors (cultural background, esthetic choices, function of the art objects and so on). Following the historical evolution of Chinese art we will observe those changes and try to identify the inputs that lie behind certain choices. In particular we will analyze how the introduction of Buddhism affected the ways of representing narratives in Chinese art.
Assessment and permitted materials
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 exclude the students from the course; 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 exclude the students from the course; attendance to the introductory lectures is highly recommended. The oral presentation and the written paper are compulsory for final marks.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
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 way narration is expressed in Chinese art, the student will deal with different related topics which will enable a broader understanding of the artistic production process during the historical period that will be examined.
Examination topics
The seminar is divided in three phases:
In the first phase introductory lectures will provide students with the general background needed for the seminar; 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 15 minutes class discussion. Students will then develop the content of the presentation into a written essay of 12-15 pages of length, which will be evaluated for final grading. Written essays should be submitted by beginning of March 2012.
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 the general background needed for the seminar; 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 15 minutes class discussion. Students will then develop the content of the presentation into a written essay of 12-15 pages of length, which will be evaluated for final grading. Written essays should be submitted by beginning of March 2012.
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.
Reading list
Chen, Pao-chen. "Time and Space in Chinese Narrative Painting of Han and the Six Dynasties." In: Time and Space in Chinese Culture, edited by C.-c. Huang and E. Zürcher. Leiden, 1995.
Dehejia, Vidya. 'On Modes of Visual Narration in Early Buddhist Art', The Art Bulletin 72.3 (September 1990):374-392.
Grabar, Oleg. "History of Art and History of Literature: Some Random Thoughts." New Literary History 3.3 (Spring 1972): 559- 568.
Further literature will be provided in class and on the e-learning page of the course
Dehejia, Vidya. 'On Modes of Visual Narration in Early Buddhist Art', The Art Bulletin 72.3 (September 1990):374-392.
Grabar, Oleg. "History of Art and History of Literature: Some Random Thoughts." New Literary History 3.3 (Spring 1972): 559- 568.
Further literature will be provided in class and on the e-learning page of the course
Association in the course directory
LK421/422, JMA M9
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