Early Chinese Art

Finial in the shape of a dragon head, Han dynasty, gilt bronze, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Course Description

A survey of Chinese art from Neolithic times through the Han Dynasty (ca. 200 C.E.). Emphasis will be placed on recent archaeological excavations and also on the development of bronze vessels of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.

Watchtower, Han dynasty, earthenware, Metropolitan Museum of Art

HA 545/550  

Cross-listed with HIST 390 and EALC 431
Prerequisite: A college level introduction to Asian art history, or consent of instructor.