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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-25-1997 |
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ARH118
1997 Fall – 1998 Summer II |
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3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Introduction
to Chinese Art |
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Explores Chinese philosophy, symbolism, history and
religions that underlie the choice of subject matter and life forms in
Chinese art. Uses Chinese bamboo brush, ink and rice paper to study Chinese
calligraphy and traditional subjects for painting. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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ARH118 1997
Fall – 1998 Summer II |
Introduction to Chinese Art |
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Identify the dynasties of China and explain how each
influenced the characteristics and concerns of Chinese art. (I-X) |
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Explain how individual works of art reflect the
philosophical and/or religious ideals found within Chinese culture. (II-X) |
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Identify and explain the symbolism reflected in individual
works of Chinese art. (III-X) |
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Identify and describe the strokes and characters of
Chinese calligraphy. (III) |
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Describe the styles and formats of Chinese painting. (IV) |
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Identify and describe the types of Chinese painters. (IV) |
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Compare and contrast the techniques and materials of
Chinese painting with those of Western painting. (IV) |
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Trace the use of archaic jade as an art form. (V) |
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Describe the ritual and decorative uses of bronze in
Chinese works of art. (VI) |
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Trace major movements and historic periods in the rise of
ceramics within the Chinese culture. (VII) |
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Identify the
various forms of Chinese decorative art and describe the techniques and
materials commonly used in creating each form. (IX) |
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Identify and
illustrate the elements and techniques involved in the use of Chinese bamboo
brush, ink and rice paper to achieve traditional effect. (X) |
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MCCCD
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ARH118 1997
Fall – 1998 Summer II |
Introduction to Chinese Art |
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I. Dynasties II. Philosophy and Religion
A. Ancient Beliefs/Ching B. Taoism 1. Lao Tze
2. Tao Te Ching C. Confucianism D. Buddhism III. Symbolism IV. Calligraphy A. Creation of Strokes B. Evolution of Characters C. Pictographs and
Ideograms D. Dictionary Usage V. Painting A. Styles B. Formats C. Contrast of East and
West D. Artists 1. Court Artists 2. Scholar Artists 3. Eccentrics VI. Archaic Jade VII. Bronze A. Ritual Use B. Decoration(Shang-Han) VIII. Ceramics IX. Decorative Arts A. Ivory Carving B. Lacquer C. Cloisance
D. Silk and Embroidery X. Bamboo Brush, Ink and
Rice Paper A. Use of Brush and Strokes
B. "4 Gentlemen"
Painting 1. Orchid 2. Bamboo 3. Plum (Bone and Boneless
Styles) 4. Chrysanthemum C. Interpretive Flower
Painting D. Landscape Components 1. Rocks 2. Trees 3. Mountains 4. Waterfall 5. Water E. Typical Chinese
Landscapes |