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| Campus | Bryn Mawr |
| Semester | Fall 2024 |
| Registration ID | HARTB320001 |
| Course Title | Topics in Chinese Art-Critical Probs: Ritual Bronze |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | East Asian Languages and Cultures |
| Instructor | Shi,Jie |
| Times and Days | M 02:10pm-04:00pm
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| Room Location | CARP13 |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 1905 This is a topics course. Course content varies. Prerequisite: one course in History of Art at the 100- or 200-level or permission of the instructor. Enrollment preference given to majors and minors in History of Art.; Current topic description: Bronze was a highly prized material in early China from the 2nd millennium BCE to the 2nd century CE. It was used to create a variety of ritual objects, often adorned with intricate decorations and inscriptions. Modern archaeology has uncovered a vast array of bronze artifacts, raising questions about how the Chinese conceptualized, categorized, and utilized them. This course delves into the material, technical, ornamental, and social aspects of bronze works to explore their significance in early Chinese culture. Approach: Course does not meet an Approach; Haverford: A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts) (A), Humanities (HU) Enrollment Cap: 10; If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Majors and minors by class (seniors then juniors), then seniors. |
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