EAST 5864 - Art, Death, and Ritual: Mysteries of Ancient China

Effective Start Date: 10/14/2019
Through the close study of well-documented archaeological sites of ancient China, which reveal ritual practices as well as astonishing grave goods that include spectacular jades and bronzes, this course explores the Chinese notions of afterlife, ancestor worship, state ritual, and immortality cults. The material culture and beliefs and practices examined form a backdrop to understanding the period when ancient Chinese civilization was formed.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded