History of Eastern Art

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Recognize art development of the eastern world from the prehistoric, early civilization, Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic art, in particular the cultural characteristics and influences; Identify the art development of the eastern world, by organizing and comparing cultural characteristics and influences; Relate art development of the eastern world from the prehistoric, early civilization, Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic art, in particular the cultural characteristics and influences within design perspective; Apply various art and cultural concepts from the Eastern World within design context appropriately

Topics

1. Prehistory: Catal Huyuk
2. Early Civilization: Indus Valley
3. Buddhist and Hindu Art: India, China, Japan & Korea, South East Asia
4. Islamic Art: Middle East & Africa, Spain & Turkey, Central Asia, India
5. Mesoamerica & South America: Mexico & Guatemala
6. Mesoamerica & South America: Peru
7. Pacific: Australia & Polynesia