Japanese Art Before and After WWII: National Identities in Modernization - 43233 - ARTH 2800 - 801 |
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Notes: An extra media fee of 4,500 yen is required. Prior to Summer 2020, this course was titled, “Japanese Art Before and After WWII: From Manga to Performance Art”. The topical content remains the same and is thus not repeatable for credit. Field trips are mandatory in this class. Topical Section Description: This course introduces Japanese art from the early 20th century to present day, focusing on traditional aspects of Japanese cultures. Through this course you will study Japan’s relationship with modernization and its influence on arts and cultures such as; painting, sculpture, manga, movie, animation, performance art, and more. The artists who will be discussed in these courses will be; Hayao Miyazaki, Osamu Tezuka, Leonard Tsuguharu Fujita, Yasujiro Ozu, Yoko Ono, Yukio Mishima, and Yasumasa Morimura. Special attention will be paid to the historical context of Japan’s modernization, World War II, and their influences on Japanese contemporary art. The aim of this course is to help you develop literacy on Japanese modern/contemporary art and culture. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the social and historical context of Japanese art and culture. Enabling you to create your own critical analysis’s on this particular field of study. Previous knowledge of Japan’s history or art is not required for this course.
Associated Term: 2020 Fall Registration Dates: Apr 08, 2020 to Sep 04, 2020 Registration Levels: Graduate, NonDegree Continuing Undergrad, Undergraduate Japan Campus Base Lecture Schedule Type Classroom In-Person Instructional Method Credit Hours: 4.000 Seats Available: 0 |