The Art Department has sponsored several courses taught partly or entirely abroad. The block plan makes it possible for courses to meet off campus without conflicting with other classes. During the summer of 2008, Professor Gale Murray will be teaching 19th Century French Art: 1780-1880 which meets for two weeks on campus and one week in Paris.
– 19th Century French Art: 1780-1880   (One week taught in Paris)

Visiting Professor Sandy Kinnee will teach a studio course, Color: Theory & Practice taught entirely in Paris.
– Topics in Art Studio: Color: Theory & Practice (Taught in Paris)

During Block 8, 2007, Professors Bentley and Jiang taught Word and Image in Chinese Culture with a two-week trip to China. For images of the trip taken by student Charles Silverman click here.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will begin with a two-week introduction to the art monuments, literary forms, and religious traditions of China; the group will then travel to China for two weeks to examine art objects and literary settings in a hands-on manner. The course begins with the poetry and court art of the Tang dynasty, including the Buddhist cave temples at Luoyang. We then consider the writing of Su Shi and the art of Northern Song scholars, and the “temporary court” at Hangzhou in the Southern Song, including poetry and fan paintings referring to Hangzhou. The latter part of the course examines Ming literati culture especially vis-a-vis Suzhou; the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors and material life in the Forbidden City; modernism, colonialism and the birth of communism in Shanghai; and briefly introduces movements in modern Chinese painting. In China we will travel to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Luoyang, and Beijing. Assignments will include reading responses, class presentations, and an extended paper. Total cost per student is $2300. Asian studies will upport each student up[ to $300 to reduce the travel expenses cost. More financial assistance is available for students on financial aid. Class is limited to 15 students.