COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: Gardens in Chinese Art

Undergraduate Seminar, Art History AH 127 Spring 2007

SPRING QUARTER 2007

Thursdays 2:00 - 3:15 pm  Dodd 275

Instructor: Hui-shu Lee
Office: Dodd 331
Phone: 310 825-5553
Email: hslee@humnet.ucla.edu

Course Description

This seminar will examine the practice, theory, and representation of Chinese gardens in their historical, philosophical, artistic, and cultural contexts. We will look at how gardens are presented in paintings, calligraphy, architecture, sculpture, prints, and decorative objects. In addition to exploring the aesthetics of Chinese gardens, we will also consider the social practice of cultural display. In addition, inspiration and re-creation of Chinese gardens from European chinoiserie to the many sites in America will be illuminated in the light of cultural diffusion.

Published: Thursday, March 08, 2007