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Spring 2013 History: East Asian W4725 section 001
TIBETAN MATERIAL HISTORY

Call Number 67443
Day & Time
Location
T 2:10pm-4:00pm
405 Kent Hall
Points 3
Approvals Required None
Instructor Gray W Tuttle
Type SEMINAR
Course Description Prerequisites: One page applications stating a student's interest and background (if any) A seminar exploring the nature and implications of Tibetan visual and cultural material in historical context, with biweekly visits to NYC area museum collections. Topics include object biographies, Buddhist art & ritual objects, Tibetan arms & armor, clothing & jewelry, rugs & furniture. As we explore the incredibly rich Tibetan material resources of New York City's museums, students will have the opportunity to encounter first hand objects from Tibet's past. While the class as a whole will survey a wide variety of materials‑‑from swords & armor to Buddhist images & ritual implements, from rugs & clothes to jewelry & charms—students will select one or two objects as the subject of their object biographies. There will also be opportunities to explore the process and motivations for building collections and displaying Tibetan material culture.
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Department East Asian Languages and Cultures
Enrollment 6 students as of 11:21PM Monday, May 20, 2013
Subject History: East Asian
Number W4725
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Columbia College, Engineering and Applied Science, General Studies, School of Continuing Education, Graduate School of Arts and Science, School of the Arts, International and Public Affairs, Barnard, Engineering and Applied Science: Graduate
Campus Morningside
Section key 20131HSEA4725W001

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