Admission requirements
Klassiek Chinees 1 and 2.
Klassiek Chinees 3a is desirable.
Students should be proficient in English: all assignments and the final paper must be written in English.
Description
In this course we will read a selection of anecdotes and narrative accounts that address different aspects of art and the social role of artistic undertakings in imperial China.
Anecdotes provide the reader entertaining stories on the events that took place around art production and consumption, complementing theoretical texts that discuss the aesthetic value of art. They may present the artist as a virtuous genius, discuss mysterious events, address matters of connoisseurship, or even aim to transmit moralizing messages to tricksters and forgers.
The various short texts that will be translated into English during this course date from the Tang to the late Qing, and are taken from a variety of sources, which include both imperially sanctioned and private records. We will also look into the background of these sources to engage the texts critically.
Course objectives
Improve students’ ability to interpret classical texts;
Develop translation skills;
Expand students’ vocabulary, focusing on terms specific to the field of art history;
Critical engagement with classical sources.
Timetable
See timetable.
Mode of instruction
Seminar.
Course Load
EC: 5 x 28 = 140 hours
Lectures (13 weeks x 2 h): 26 hours
Preparation for class: 78 hours
Hand-in translations and preparation: 36 hours
Assessment method
Class assignments and participation: 20 %
In-class quizzes: 10 %
Midterm translation: 20 %
Final translation: 50 %
The final mark for the course is established by the weighted average.
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
Yes, Blackboard will be used for:
Syllabus
Selected course readings
Reading list
The reading material will be made available through Blackboard and a reserve shelf.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable.
Contact
Remarks
No remarks.