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This seminar will introduce students to innovative examples of recent art historical scholarship on two senses of the word “touch:” 1) to have the emotions tugged at – to be “touched” – by objects, and; 2) to see objects not only with the eye, but also to apprehend them sensuously, with the hand and body. It will span a broad chronological range of Chinese objects, from 11th-century handscrolls to 18th-century porcelain dishes to 21st-century performance arts. Students are not expected to have any prior experience with Chinese art and design.
FALL 2018 Thursdays 2:00-5:00
FAB 2-30
Professor Lisa Claypool
Office hours: after class meetings and by appointment
Office: FAB 3-89B
Telephone: 780.248.1758
Email me: claylisa@ualberta.ca
Course blog: https://touchingobjects.blogspot.com
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