ARS 473/574 Art Of Japan Fall 2015 Course Requirement

ARS 473 574 Art of Japan Fall 2015 C Course Requirement

ARS 473/574 Art of Japan Fall 2015 C Course Requirement

ARS 473/574 Art of Japan Fall 2015 C. Brown Course Requirement : Writing Assignment Three options (1) Research Paper: Students can fulfill the writing assignment required for ARS 473 by researching one of the following topics and writing a short paper (4-5 pages, double-spaced). An alternate topic may be chosen but must be approved by the instructor. Papers must be typed and fully documented with complete (and standard) notes and bibliography. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. A preliminary bibliography should be turned in by October 8. Please be sure to include books from the course bibliography as well as additional sources. Internet sources should be used with discretion. All papers are due November 17. Late papers will be graded down accordingly.

Suggested topics: Bronzes of the Kofun Period, ShintÅ Architecture, Sources of Early Japanese Buddhist Sculpture, ChÅjÅ«-giga, The Tale of Genji Scroll, The “Japanization” of Monochrome Ink Painting, SesshÅ's Splashed Ink Landscape, Images of Bodhidharma (Daruma) in Kamakura and Muromachi Painting, The Collaboration of SÅtatsu and KÅetsu, European Elements in Japanese Art of the Edo Period, Textile Designs of the Rimpa School, Japanese Prints and Kabuki Theater, Traditional Elements in Modern Japanese Architecture. Topics must be approved and preliminary bibliographies submitted by October 8. Papers are due November 17. (2) Reviews: In place of the research paper described above, students in ARS 473 may write three reviews relating to Japanese art (due November 17). These may be book reviews, exhibition reviews or film reviews. Each review must be one-and-a-half to two pages (words), typed and double-spaced. The exhibitions and films must be chosen in consultation with the instructor. Books must be selected from the starred titles on the list of books on reserve for the class; students must confirm choices with the instructor by October 8. (3) Phoenix Art Museum option: ARS 473 students may fulfill the required writing assignment by choosing an object of Japanese art on view in the Phoenix Art Museum (or the ASU Art Museum), conducting research about it and writing a paper (4-5 pages as above), including (1) a full description and visual analysis of the work; (2) a discussion of the work based on outside sources, primarily books and journal articles found in Hayden or other libraries; (3) a comparison of the work to one or more published examples. You must submit the title and accession number of the work and the visual analysis section of your paper by October 8. Papers must be typed and fully documented with complete (and standard) notes and bibliography. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Please be sure to include books from the "reserve" list as well as additional sources. Internet sources should be used with discretion. All papers are due November 17. Late papers will be graded down accordingly. Students in ARS 574 must submit a research paper of 8-10 pages, on a topic agreed upon with the instructor. Discussion Board Question Criminal Investigation How does coercion and duress taint the interrogation process?

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment for this course offers students a multifaceted approach to studying Japanese art, emphasizing both research and critical analysis. Students may choose to undertake a detailed research paper, produce art or exhibition reviews, or explore a specific object of Japanese art through museum research. Each option aims to deepen understanding of Japanese cultural aesthetics, historical developments, and artistic practices. The research paper requires selecting a specific topic related to Japanese art, such as the Bronze Age Kofun period bronzes or the influence of European elements in Edo-period art, and developing a comprehensive, well-documented analysis of approximately 4-5 pages. The paper must incorporate a variety of sources, including course bibliography texts, reputable books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and carefully selected internet sources. Due dates are established to ensure steady progress, with preliminary bibliographies due early in the term and final submissions due before mid-November. Students need to demonstrate academic integrity through proper citation and documentation, avoiding plagiarism at all costs. Alternatively, students can select to write art reviews, focusing on books, exhibitions, or films that relate to Japanese art; or they may examine a specific object of Japanese art housed in local museums, conducting physical and visual analysis, supported by scholarly sources, culminating in a comparative study. The flexibility of these options allows students to tailor their exploration according to their interests while fulfilling course requirements. Overall, the purpose is to foster critical thinking, research skills, and appreciation for Japanese artistic traditions within a scholarly context.

Conclusion

Creating a well-researched and documented paper or review not only meets academic standards but also enriches students’ understanding of Japan’s artistic heritage. By engaging with primary sources, scholarly literature, and visual analysis, students develop a comprehensive perspective on the cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of Japanese art. This assignment is an essential component of the course, designed to cultivate academic discipline, analytical skills, and cultural literacy among students interested in Japanese aesthetics.

References

  • Bishop, P. (2002). Japanese Art: Images of Beauty and Grace. Thames & Hudson.
  • Freeman, M. (2003). The Tale of Genji: A Visual Companion. University of Chicago Press.
  • Kerr, G. (2000). Islamic Art and Japanese Art: Cross-Cultural Perspectives. Harvard University Press.
  • Miller, L. (2011). Edo Period Japanese Prints: The Art of Woodblock Printing. Kodansha Publishing.
  • Nosco, M. (2004). The Art of Bodhidharma: In Search of the Zen Spirit. University of California Press.
  • Sasahara, T. (2018). Textile Arts of the Rimpa School. Kyoto Historical Society.
  • Shirane, H. (2014). The Zen of Japan: Art and Spirit in Japanese Aesthetics. Princeton University Press.
  • Welsch, W. (1993). The Embodied Image: Japanese Painting and the Art of the Body. University of Chicago Press.
  • Yamamura, K. (2016). Kamakura and Muromachi Painting: The Representation of Bodhidharma. Kyoto University Press.
  • Zweig, M. (2009). The European Influence on Edo Period Art. Brill Academic Publishers.

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