Modern Contemporary Chinese Art

This course will introduce you to developments in the visual arts from the late Qing dynasty in the early 20th century to the present day post-Mao era, against the broad context of China's tumultuous socio-political history. You will examine a broad range of visual materials, from Chinese woodblock prints to contemporary art, photography, architecture and design, towards identifying and understanding major themes and critical issues in Chinese art. This course will complement courses in other Asian art histories and Chinese literature. It will also provide a basis for further in-depth studies in Chinese art, history and culture.