Art History of East Asia

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course provides an overview of the development of art in Hong Kong from the colonial days to the early 21st century, including traditional Chinese painting, modern ink painting, and various art forms including socially engaged practices. It examines the uniqueness of Hong Kong's art in the context of its economic growth, cultural integration of international trends, and freedom in artistic creation, towards an evaluation of the achievements of Hong Kong's art in the twentieth century.