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Cynthea J. Bogel
ART H 309
Seattle Campus
Topics vary.
Class description
SPRING: 2003 Japanese Painting: An Exhibition of Edo-period (1603-1867) Art at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. This course offers a rare opportunity to study actual Japanese paintings of the Edo period (1603-1867) at a visiting exhibition on display in the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Paintings range in style and type from landscape to figural, from Chinese style to Ukiyô-e, and are executed in color, ink, and in all shapes and sizes, including screens and hanging scrolls. Students will study the style, meaning, patronage, and materials of the paintings in detail and at close range.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture and discussion on campus 1X per week (1 hr) with slides. Lecture and discussion in front of paintings at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (Volunteer Park, Capital Hill) 1X per week (3.5 hours). (NOTE: Students will car pool or take a public bus to the museum on Thursday evenings.) Museum admission is free. Guest lecturers.
Recommended preparation
There are absolutely no requirements for the class, although Asian, Euro-American, or other courses in art history would be an excellent basis; familiarity with Japanese literature, history or Japanese language will undoubtedly prove useful. Art background would also be germane. Willingness to learn Japanese artist's names and terms, and curiosity about Japanese culture are strongly recommended.
Class assignments and grading
Readings from the primary texsa (the exhibition catalogue and book on Japanese painting), short weekly responses to discussion questions.
Tests (identification and response to questions), class discussion, and short assignments.
