Western and Chinese Art
Masters and Classics
Throughout human history, art has served as a window into current events, traditions, societies and culture. And, Chinese and Western civilizations have produced some of the most famous artworks by world-renowned artists.
This course will examine Western and Chinese art, artists and history. Through exploring immortal works of art, this course will help learners gain insight into our shared history and better understand culture, both past and present.
From an interdisciplinary perspective of art history, aesthetics, intellectual history and cultural history, we will explore spiritual and cultural questions such as “where are we from” and “what is humanity.” The course will present a general overview of Chinese art and Western art, focusing on major works with special attention paid to the comparison between China and the West and between tradition and modernity.
In this course, learners will develop a systematic knowledge of Western and Chinese art history, its artists and aesthetic theories. Students will develop aesthetic judgment, appreciation and a knowledge of humanities, and cultivate their artistic tastes.
Join us as we survey renowned Chinese and Western artists and deepen our understanding and appreciation of art, history and culture.
What you'll learn
- Major works of Chinese and Western art, the artists, and aesthetic theories
- How art can be used to analyze current events, traditions, culture, and society
- How to compare China and the West and tradition and modernity through art
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 4 weeks, 1 hours per week |
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Cost | $25 |
From | Tsinghua University, TsinghuaX via edX |
Instructors | Ying Xiao, Jing Sun |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Humanities Art & Design |
Tags | Art & Culture |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 4 weeks, 1 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $25 |
From | Tsinghua University, TsinghuaX via edX |
Instructors | Ying Xiao, Jing Sun |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Humanities Art & Design |
Tags | Art & Culture |
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