Universität Wien

150174 UE UE LK: Legends and landscapes: a survey of Chinese painting (2012S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Course begins on: 15.03.2012

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 35 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 01.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 08.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 15.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 22.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 29.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 19.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 26.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 03.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 10.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 24.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 31.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 14.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 21.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Thursday 28.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Legends and landscapes, flowers and poems: a survey of Chinese painting.
The course is a survey on the history of Chinese painting from the Han dynasty (206 BCE- 220 CE) through the Song dynasty (960-1279). While tracing the general development of pictorial art in China, attention will be paid to major themes such as narrative painting, landscape painting, the relationship between poetry and painting, devotional (particularly buddhist) and secular pictorial representations, theories on the use of the brush and the connection between painting and calligraphy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance, participation and class presentations: 60%; written examination: 40%.
Students are expected to attend the class regularly, to participate in class activities and discussions, to read the basic literature and the readings on specific topics suggested in classes. More than 3 unjustified absences will be evaluated as negative; attendance to the introductory lectures is highly recommended. The final written examination is compulsory for final marks.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course will acquaint students with pictorial art in China and theories of visual representation during the time span covering the period from Han to Song (3rd c. BCE-13th c. CE). While exploring the development of pictorial art in ancient and medieval China, students will deal with different related topics which will enable a broader understanding of the artistic production process during the period under examination.

Examination topics

The course is arranged in chronological units following the transformation of Chinese pictorial art from Han to Song Period. Two introductory lectures will provide the general background of the topic and the research methodology. In the following units class time will be devoted to the analysis of objects of art, supported by readings and visual material. In these units students are supposed to play an active role with short presentations and discussion on the specific themes.
The content of the single units (available on the e-learning platform together with visual material) will be relevant for the small written test at the end of the semester (planned on June 28th).

Reading list

Ebrey, P. B. (ed.), Chinese civilization: a sourcebook (New York, 1993).
Turner, J. (ed.), The dictionary of art, vol. 6: “China-Painting”, pp. 772-826 (New York, 1996).
Clunas, C., Art in China (Oxford, 1997).
Further bibliography on specific topics will be provided during classes

Association in the course directory

LK 220

Last modified: Tu 14.01.2025 00:16