Sacred Geographies of China

3 credits · Undergraduate

Ideas of the sacred as expressed in houses, temples, monasteries, and cities in traditional China; influence of built environment on social and spiritual lives. Charms and building magic; building site selection based on natural landforms and constellations; garden as terrestrial residence for divinity; the imperial city as a sacred center. Serves as repeat credit for students who earned credit for HART 1111-11. [3] (INT) (CORE A, C) (LE HFA)