ARTH 2212 East Asian Art and Architecture
This course surveys the visual and material culture of China, Korea, and Japan from Neolithic to present times. We will address a wide range of topics, including ancient tombs, Buddhist icons, landscape paintings, imperial palaces, tea culture, and contemporary art. Particular attention will be paid not only to the physical forms of these objects and buildings, but also to their makers, users, and audiences, as well their historical, religious, and social functions. Students will be introduced to various art historical methodologies and will deepen their knowledge about one aspect of East Asian art and architectural history through a substantial research project.
Course overview
- Department
- Art History
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures at Work cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Art History with Museum Studies: Two of the following three courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.83 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.96 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Yanzhuang Zhang | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 25 |
| Fall 2025 | Yanzhuang Zhang | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |
| Fall 2024 | Aurelia Campbell | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 22 of 27 |
| Spring 2024 | Aurelia Campbell | 3.1 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 28 |
| Fall 2022 | Aurelia Campbell | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 27 |