Art is one of the most articulate forms of Chinese culture. Chinese art since the ancient times has, with its unique cultural richness, long become a product of people’s life and spirit. As artworks can be seen (e.g., sculpture, painting), touched (e.g. pottery, jade-ware) and even lived in (e.g., architecture), they are apt to provide us with the possibilities of experiencing life aesthetically and even 'meta-sensually.' Hence, understanding Chinese art is essential for deeper and more dynamic reading, appreciation and interpretation of Chinese culture. The course will introduce to students some basic concepts of Chinese art and methods of Chinese art appreciation and help develop students’ ability in art appreciation by analyzing the historical, social and cultural meanings of artworks from different periods.

CILO-1: Acquired some basic concepts of Chinese art and methods of Chinese art appreciation. CILO-2: Understood Chines art in the context of Chinese culture CILO-3: Become capable in Chinese art appreciation in terms of the historical, social and cultural meanings of artworks from different periods. CILO-4: Been equipped with the ability to experience life aesthetically and even 'meta-sensually'.