| Unit name | Buddhist Art and Material Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS11018 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Kieschnick |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces major themes in the history of Buddhist art and material culture, from ancient India to contemporary developments in other parts of Asia. Topics covered include: attitudes towards and the material world in Buddhist scripture, the iconography of images of the Buddha, rituals related to Buddhist icons, Buddhist iconoclasm, monastic clothing, Buddhist relics and Buddhist architecture.
