Asian Art History
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- Chapter 1: Prehistoric Art of Dynastic Regions and Geographic Changes (30,000 BCE – 5000 BCE)
- Asian art is a diverse and captivating realm that reflects profound cultural, spiritual, and historical influences. It encompasses iconic forms like Chinese porcelain and Japanese ukiyo-e prints, as well as vibrant Indian textiles and stunning architecture. The spiritual aspects of Asian art are evident in mandalas of Tibetan Buddhism and serene stone sculptures of Buddha.
- Chapter 2: Neolithic Period (5000 BCE – 2000 BCE)
- Asia spans a vast territory, and each area has its unique history and culture. The historical narrative of Asia encompasses East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, parts of the Middle East, and some of the steppes of Central Asia. The great river basins in these regions were vital to the development of their communities and supported the largest populations. However, some areas, such as the mountain ranges and deserts, were relatively uninhabited.
- Chapter 3: (2000 BCE – 500 BCE)
- This time frame was a significant change as cultures moved from hunter-gatherers and users of stone and bone implements to the time of settled civilizations and bronze technology. Other features of the period were findings of writing and traces of urbanization. Civilizations were included in the Bronze Age if they smelt copper and added other alloyed metals or if they traded for bronze implements.
- 3.1: Regional Configurations of Historical Territories
- 3.2: Bronze Age- Xia Dynasty (2070 BCE – 1600 BCE)
- 3.3: Bronze Age - Shang Dynasty (1600 BCE – 1046 BCE)
- 3.4: Bronze Age- Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BCE – 771 BCE)
- 3.5: Bronze Age- Gojoseon - Korea (2333 BCE – 108 BCE)
- 3.6: Bronze Age- The Indo-Aryan Migration (1800-1500 BCE)
- 3.7: Bronze Age- Ban Chiang – Thailand (About 2000 BCE – 200 CE)
- 3.8: Bronze Age- Early Religions (Est. dates) (Vedic 1500-500 BCE, Hinduism 1500 BCE, Buddhism 500 BCE)
- Chapter 4: The Development of States - 800 BCE – 300 BCE
- Throughout ancient history, there were three distinct periods: the Stone Age, the Bronze Age (which spanned from approximately 2300-700 BCE), and the Iron Age (which spanned from approximately 700-1 BCE). Different Asian cultures and civilizations entered these ages at different times and became experts in the technologies associated with each era.
- Chapter 5: (400 BCE – 50 BCE)
- The Great Silk Road connected Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe during the Middle Ages. It fostered trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of religions. The Silk Road played a significant role in the foundation of human civilization. It played a critical role in the dissemination of religions and the Silk Road holds a significant place in the foundation of human civilization.
- Chapter 6: (50 BCE – 500 CE)
- After four centuries of unification and control by the Han dynasty in China, revolts, invasions, and internal wars devastated the empire. Buddhism had become a significant part of religious and political beliefs in Asia. China substantially influenced Korea, where Chinese processes and cultures were adopted. Korea transferred the same influence to Japan, spreading Buddhism throughout the region.
- Chapter 10: (1700 CE – 1900 CE)
- During the latter half of the 1800s, Asia underwent a series of significant transformations that left an indelible impact on the region. While some countries experienced economic growth and political consolidation, others struggled with conflicts stemming from shifting boundaries established centuries prior. The impact of global trade was pivotal in these changes, as the Silk Road - once a vital trade route for both land and sea - expanded to accommodate an influx of goods from across the world.
- Chapter 11: (1900 CE – 1999 CE)
- At the beginning of the twentieth century, the world order changed dramatically based on new economic, political, and social controls. European industrialization brought technology and financial power as they colonized much of the world, including India, most of Africa, parts of China, and Latin America.