The Crafts of China
This course examines the artisan crafts of China historically and technically. The course explores how and why the crafts appeared, their historical trajectory and demonstrates how the crafts improved technically. Ceramics, Bronze Castings and Wood works will serve as prototypes. Students will undertake independent researches.
Outcomes: Students will identify how the crafts of woodwork, bronze casting and ceramics evolved and how they are currently practiced in China; Students will articulate an understanding of the function of craft in Chinese culture as well compare and contrast it to the function craft in their own culture.
Outcomes: Students will identify how the crafts of woodwork, bronze casting and ceramics evolved and how they are currently practiced in China; Students will articulate an understanding of the function of craft in Chinese culture as well compare and contrast it to the function craft in their own culture.