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

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Requirements fulfilled

  • 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)

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Official evaluation summary

3.83 / 5

Based on 102 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Gillian Zhang
    Fall 2026
  • Aurelia Campbell
    Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.84/5
  • Yanzhuang Zhang
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.17/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Gillian Zhang · Devlin Hall 218 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered