ARTH 007: The Art of Asia | West Valley College

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ARTH 007: The Art of Asia

Course Description

This course is a general survey of arts and culture in Asia from prehistory to present. Emphasis is on painting, sculpture, ceramics and architecture of India, China and Japan. The course follows the development of artistic ideas and expressions based in cultural interactions from prehistory to present. This course used to be ARTS 007.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-3: Arts & Humanities
  • C-ID: ARTH 130 - Survey of Asian Art
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 3A: Arts
Last Updated 6/30/26