{"id":1487,"date":"2017-03-28T00:09:55","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T00:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/arthistory1-91\/?post_type=chapter&p=1487"},"modified":"2017-05-23T03:00:16","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T03:00:16","slug":"module-6-non-western-art-class-discussion","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-herkimer-arthistory1\/chapter\/module-6-non-western-art-class-discussion\/","title":{"raw":"Module 6 Non Western Art Class Discussion","rendered":"Module 6 Non Western Art Class Discussion"},"content":{"raw":"

Discussion Non-Western Art\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\r\nCHOOSE A NON-WESTERN CULTURE TO RESEARCH FOR THE CLASS DISCUSSION<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nSee folder with Khan Academy References in this module<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe list below is just a guide. If you have other cultures \/ topics that would be of interest, throw them into the class.<\/b><\/span>\r\nAll of the web sites below can help you research art topics.<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nMetropolitan Museum of Art<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/<\/strong>www.metmuseum.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nWitcombe \u00a0 \u00a0 Art History Resources on the Web<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/arthistoryresources.net\/ARTHLinks.html<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\nWeb Gallery of Art <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0http:\/\/www.wga.hu\/<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\nWorld Wide Art Resources\/Ukiyo <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Japanese Art<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.wwar.com\/masters\/movements\/ukiyo_e.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMetropolitan Museum Website\/Timeline of Art History<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nUse the above link, and explore a great new web based Art Education site.\u00a0 Mr. S.<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nMr. S.<\/b><\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n1. Islamic art<\/b> is included in the early medieval Art History, with Early Christian, Byzantine; and Jewish art.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nDo you feel that the essential qualities of Islamic art distinguish it from or connect it to Western art?<\/span>\r\n\r\nHow?<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n2. Indian art<\/b> is such an interesting comparison to the art of the West.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhat are the primary subjects found in the Art of India?<\/span>\r\n\r\nGive at least three examples of subject matter common to the art of India.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n3. <\/b>Discuss the development of the representation of Buddha<\/b> in Eastern art.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNote the treatment of the figure and the drapery in a Chinese Buddha, and that of an Indian Buddha.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n4.<\/b> What Japanese<\/b> architectural priciples have influenced western architecture?<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n5.<\/b> Name three major art forms of the North American Indians.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDiscuss in depth three specific artworks created by Native Americans<\/b>.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n6.<\/b> What was the purpose of Navajo<\/b> sand paintings?<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n7.<\/b> Describe briefly the function of masks<\/b> in the cultures of Africa, Oceania; and the North American Indian?<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n8.<\/b> How do the roles of art and the artist differ in African Art<\/b> as compared with those from Western art.<\/span>\r\n\r\nGive one specific example that is representative of African cultures.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n9.<\/b> How do the pyramids of Pre-Columbian<\/b> America compare in structure and function with those of Egypt and Mesopotamia.<\/span>\r\n\r\nGive one specific example of each type.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA very few years ago, an art history book would hold the art created essentially by white men living in western cultures. Now we are trying to have a more global view of the world as we enter the 21st Century.<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nArt historians are rewriting texts to include the diversity found in the wonderful woven quilt that is humanity<\/b>.<\/b><\/span>","rendered":"

Discussion Non-Western Art\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

CHOOSE A NON-WESTERN CULTURE TO RESEARCH FOR THE CLASS DISCUSSION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

See folder with Khan Academy References in this module<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The list below is just a guide. If you have other cultures \/ topics that would be of interest, throw them into the class.<\/b><\/span>
\nAll of the web sites below can help you research art topics.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/<\/strong>www.metmuseum.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Witcombe \u00a0 \u00a0 Art History Resources on the Web<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/arthistoryresources.net\/ARTHLinks.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Web Gallery of Art <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0http:\/\/www.wga.hu\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

World Wide Art Resources\/Ukiyo <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Japanese Art<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.wwar.com\/masters\/movements\/ukiyo_e.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Metropolitan Museum Website\/Timeline of Art History<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Use the above link, and explore a great new web based Art Education site.\u00a0 Mr. S.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. S.<\/b><\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Islamic art<\/b> is included in the early medieval Art History, with Early Christian, Byzantine; and Jewish art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you feel that the essential qualities of Islamic art distinguish it from or connect it to Western art?<\/span><\/p>\n

How?<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Indian art<\/b> is such an interesting comparison to the art of the West.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the primary subjects found in the Art of India?<\/span><\/p>\n

Give at least three examples of subject matter common to the art of India.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/b>Discuss the development of the representation of Buddha<\/b> in Eastern art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note the treatment of the figure and the drapery in a Chinese Buddha, and that of an Indian Buddha.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/b> What Japanese<\/b> architectural priciples have influenced western architecture?<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/b> Name three major art forms of the North American Indians.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discuss in depth three specific artworks created by Native Americans<\/b>.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6.<\/b> What was the purpose of Navajo<\/b> sand paintings?<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7.<\/b> Describe briefly the function of masks<\/b> in the cultures of Africa, Oceania; and the North American Indian?<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/b> How do the roles of art and the artist differ in African Art<\/b> as compared with those from Western art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give one specific example that is representative of African cultures.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9.<\/b> How do the pyramids of Pre-Columbian<\/b> America compare in structure and function with those of Egypt and Mesopotamia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give one specific example of each type.<\/span><\/p>\n

A very few years ago, an art history book would hold the art created essentially by white men living in western cultures. Now we are trying to have a more global view of the world as we enter the 21st Century.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Art historians are rewriting texts to include the diversity found in the wonderful woven quilt that is humanity<\/b>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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