Admission requirements
None
Description
Buddhism had a globalizing effect on the art of Asia, once it began to spread from the Indian subcontinent to the South (Sri Lanka) and the East (East and Southeast Asia). The spread of Buddhism and its contact with local cultures also led to processes of localization. This course focuses on the Indian origins of Buddhist art as well as on such processes of globalization and localization as expressed in Buddhist art and material culture in other parts of South and Southeast Asia. In particular, we discuss the form, function and development of reliquaries, Buddha and Bodhisattva images, the biography of the Buddha in art, stupas, temples, and mandalas. We expect students to be actively involved, prepare weekly readings, and contribute to discussions in class. If possible, we will organize an excursion to Musée Guimet in Paris at the end of the course.
Course objectives
Basic knowledge of the form, function and development of Buddhist art and material culture in South and Southeast Asia
Insight into the religious foundation and socio-cultural embedding of Buddhist art and material culture in South and Southeast Asia
Insight in dynamic processes such as globalization and interculturalization as expressed in Buddhist art
Ability to analyze scholarly literature, distinguish between main and side subjects, ask critical questions.
Timetable
The timetable is available on the website of the BA Linguistics
Mode of instruction
- Lecture
Students are expected to actively participate in the lectures through a thorough preparation of the weekly readings.
Course Load
5 EC (140 hours)
Lectures: 13 x 2 = 26h
Weekly readings: 10 x 6 = 60h
Other literature (book, 240 pp): 34h
Preparation exam and exam: 2 x 10 = 20h
Assessment method
Assessment
Two written examinations with essay questions: one at the end of block 1 and one at the end of block 2
Weighing
Each written examination 50%. The average counts.
Resit
If the average is below 5.49 (=6) or lower there is a resit (100%) combining the two examinations in the resit period. You cannot do the resit if your average is 5.50 (=6) or higher.
Exam review
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for:
Information on the course including syllabus
Informing students
Powerpoint presentation
Links to weekly readings if possible
*Other relevant information
Reading list
Syllabus will be posted on the blackboard site at the beginning of the course
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on the website
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Registration Studeren à la carte
Registration Contractonderwijs
Contact
Prof. Dr. M.J. Klokke Dr. E.M. Raven
Remarks
None.