Fall 2024 History: East Asian GU4815 section 001

Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Ti

ART & POLI TIBET BUDDHISM

Call Number 15949
Day & Time
Location
M 6:10pm-8:00pm
405 Kent Hall
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Karl P Debreczeny
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Tibetan Buddhism offered a divine means of power and legitimacy to rule in Inner Asia and China. This class will explore the intersection of politics, religion and art in Tibetan Buddhism. Images were one of the primary means of political propagation, integral to magical tantric rites, and embodiments of power. 

Web Site Vergil
Department East Asian Languages and Cultures
Enrollment 8 students (15 max) as of 9:05PM Thursday, December 5, 2024
Subject History: East Asian
Number GU4815
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Section key 20243HSEA4815W001