AVC248
The Art of Rock-Cut Architecture in Asia
Subject code
AVC
Course Number
248
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
T. Nguyen
Course Long Title
The Art of Rock-Cut Architecture in Asia
Cross Listed Courses
Description
This course explores the art of early Buddhist rock-cut temples. These temples appeared in India during the third century B.C.E., then spread along the ancient trade routes from India to eastern Asia. The rock caves not only chart artistic development, expressed through breathtaking architecture, sculpture, reliefs, and mural paintings depicting legends and stories, they also reveal the religious practice along the trade route, as well as international and local cultures. Recommended background: AV/AS 243.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(AVC: Non-Western Canon), (AVC: Premodern)
INDS Program Relationship
IDAS - ASIA Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
-