IMAP Department of Philosophy

(Credit 2)
コース必修科目
Intended Year: 1 or 2
Intended School: IMAP (広人文学コーズ、修士課程)　
Japan: Arts and Visual Cultures
Japan: Arts and Visual Cultures
Sub Title　 A survey of Japanese art history
Professor Anton SCHWEIZER
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Course Code:
2025 FallTerm
weekly Mon4
Ito C-206 Classroom
E科目 (English, English)
: 2025/9/1 (11:21) 〔n/a〕
Course Overview Through a study of material and visual cultures of Japan from the third millennium BCE through the early 20th century, course participants will acquire and develop practical specialist knowledge and skills needed for further research in premodern and early modern Japanese art and cultural history.
Sessions will introduce important cultural moments and monuments that have come to define Japan and critique the historiography of their reception. It will introduce examples of paintings, statues, gardens, temples, shrines, and issues relating to culture and artistic production, with the goal of providing a window as to why art and culture are produced and how they have functioned throughout Japanese history. Lectures will discuss works and sites in detail, contextualizing these artifacts not only within their moment of creation but also their reception through history and in cultures abroad.
Keywords : Japan, art history, foundational knowledge
Prerequisites : Enrolled in the IMAP program
Required Ability : Advanced English reading, hearing and speaking ability
Notes Contents will be adjusted by the begin of the fall semester, ultimate syllabus will be distributed as a pdf via email to IMAP students.
Remote/On-site Information regarding Moodle
● 対面授業 N/A
リアルタイム-オンライン授業
ハイブリッド授業（対面＋オンライン）
オンデマンド型授業
課題提出型授業

教職 :
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Course Objectives
かなり優れている 優れている 及第である 一層の努力が必要
G_B-1-2c [修士：言語データの分析]
言語を対象とする領域では、収集した言語データを言語学的な方法論にもとづいて的確に分析し、文法的な構造や特徴を理論的に説明できる。		 EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
G_B-1-3a [修士：作品の理解力]
 EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
G_B-1-3c [修士：文献の読解]
 EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
G_B-1-5 [修士：外国語運用能力]
 EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
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Course Plan
授業形態（項目） 授業形態（内容）
● 講義 Lecture-style
外国語演習
原典資料演習
実習／フィールド調査
Problem-Based Learning （問題発見・解決型学習）
学生のプレゼンテーション
Moodle の使用
学外実習
野外実習

Textbooks : Penelope Mason, History of Japanese Art
Reference Books : n/a
Course Handouts : All readings will be distributed as PDFs via Dropbox

Course Plan ()
Tentative Weekly Schedules Lecture Exercise, Field trip etc. Comments, suggestions for the course preparation, review, etc.
1 10/6 Intro ○
2 10/14 Asuka-Nara architecture ○
3 10/20 Buddhist iconography ○
4 11/10 Asuka-Heian sculpture ○
5 11/17 Heian hand scrolls ○
6 11/20 Heian court culture ○
7 11/26 Heian-Kamakura sculpture ○
8 12/8 Nanbokucho-Muromachi painting ○
9 12/15 Muromachi-Momoyama folding screens ○
10 12/18 Edo painting ○
11 1/7 Edo Ukiyoe and book printing ○
12 1/15 Meiji painting ○
13 1/19 Collections ○
14 2/2 Modern-Contemporary ○

Evaluation
Standpoint→
Evaluation Method
↓		 G_B-1-2c
[修士：言語データの分析]		 G_B-1-3a
[修士：作品の理解力]		 G_B-1-3c
[修士：文献の読解]		 G_B-1-5
[修士：外国語運用能力]		 Grading Percentage, Disqualification etc.
Final Exam ◎ ◎ ○ ○ See detailed syllabus
Class tests ◎ ◎ ○ ○ See detailed syllabus
Report ◎ ◎ ○ ○ See detailed syllabus

GPA Evaluation
A B C D F
授業を通じて、総じて「かなり優れている」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、概ね「優れている」を超える活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「及第する」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、総じて「及第する」には達しないものの、それに近い活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「一層の努力が必要」の活動にとどまった。

Additional Information regarding Evaluation Method : See detailed syllabus
Study Consultation (Office Hours) Study Consultation (Office Hours) : Individual scheduling, send email

Suggestion for success (Specific) : Always prepare and attend

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