Summer Art in China

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05/17 — 06/20

Summer Art in China 2015

William Paterson University Study Aborad Program

Twenty students and faculty from William Paterson University Study participated. The focus was on Chinese minority cultural in Guizhou and Shu culture in Sichuan. The emphasis was placed on Chinese culture from urban to rural, from Chinese to ethnic minorities, from ancient to modern, from the natural landscape to cultural landscape. The program led the group to many sites of historic interest such as Three-Star Piles, Miao minorities villages, the Emei Mountain, the Leshan Giant Buddha and the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. At the conclusion of the tours, the group produced the book Summer Art in China 2015, featuring essays and photographs focusing on the history and art education, minority and art and culture as well as the functions of some relevant Chinese institutions.

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05/15 — 06/20

Summer Art in China 2011

William Paterson University Study Aborad Program

Thirty-five students and faculty from William Paterson University and Youngstown University participated. The focus was on Chinese art museums and self-taught artists through the lens of understanding, study and interest. Each student focused on one of the following topics: 1) History: From the Traditional to the Modern; 2) Museums: Art Museums in China; 3) Art: Folk Art and self-taught artists; 4) Culture and Education: Xian, Yangzhou, and Nantong.

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05/22 - 06/18

Summer Art in China 2008

William Paterson University Study Aborad Program

Thirty-five students and faculty from William Paterson University and Youngstown University participated. The focus was on Chinese art museums and self-taught artists through the lens of understanding, study and interest. Each student focused on one of the following topics: 1) History: From the Traditional to the Modern; 2) Museums: Art Museums in China; 3) Art: Folk Art and self-taught artists; 4) Culture and Education: Xian, Yangzhou, and Nantong.

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05/22 — 06/20

Summer Art in China 2005

William Paterson University Study Aborad Program

Nineteen students and faculty from William Paterson University participated. The focus was on Chinese history and art education through the lens of understanding, study, and interest. Each student focused on one of the following topics: 1) History: The Great Wall, Kaifeng City, 2) Art: Longmen Grottoes, 20th Century Chinese Art, 3) Education: Interviews of University Presidents in China and America, 4) Culture: Song Mountain and Yellow Mountain.

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05/21/2001 — 06/17/2001

Summer Art in China 2001

William Paterson University Study Aborad Program

Twenty-five students and faculty from William Paterson University participated. The focus was on Chinese ink painting and printmaking through the lens of understanding, study, and interest. Each student focused on one of the following topics: 1) Chinese Ink Painting: Masters and Materials; 2) Woodblock: Jinling Sutra Publishing House, Suzhou Taohuawu Institute; 3) Education: Suzhou University, Anhui University, and Nanjing Arts Institute; 4) Culture: Suzhou Gardens and Yellow Mountain.

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