This course is an introductory survey of major artistic and cultural traditions of Asia. Selected works of art of India, China, and Japan from the prehistoric period to the twenty-first century in various medias including architecture, sculptures, bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, and woodblock prints will be discussed. The course invites students to understand and interpret these artworks, not only in historical and visual contexts, but also according to philosophical and religious ideas, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. We will study major developments and issues in the art of each culture, discussing mutual influences and cross-cultural artistic interchanges, as well as the many cultural and artistic differences between cultures in the region.