2026/2027

Art of Asia: From Modern to Contemporary Period

Type: Optional course (faculty)

Delivered by: School of History

Where: Faculty of Humanities

When: 4 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Language: English

ECTS credits: 3

Contact hours: 36

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Introduction to the history of modern Asian art from 1600 to 1900. This course discusses different aspects of arts from China, Korea and Japan in terms of forms, material, styles and perception of art by encounters in different groups. Roughly beginning in the early 17th century, this course explores a variety of monuments and themes of the visual art of Asian countries. Besides this class looks particular on the encounter between the so-called West and the non-West. While lectures introduce students to key art historical terms, trends and monuments, seminars will be devoted to the discussing critical readings and art works. Besides part of the curriculum is based on online course (MOOC) "The Manchus and the Qing Dynasty" that is base on the edX platform: https://www.edx.org/course/china-part-6-manchus-qing-dynasty-harvardx-sw12-6x). Assessment of the comprehension of the material from the course is conducted in form of the tests and discussions in class.