ART 263 Buddhist World Art
Offers an overview of Buddhist art (sculpture, aa Asia through its spread to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and East Asia. The class is woven together by two thematic threads: the development of the Buddha image from its aniconic beginnings through its many figurative iterations and the evolution of Buddhist religious thought as it travels, adapts and takes root in each new place. The course includes visits to the MFA-Boston.
Cross Listed Courses
HON-263
Course Type
GC