1) the idea of diffusion of practices from society or area to another and 2) a solid understanding of Buddhism across Asia. The focus on diffusion will consider the movement of people and ideas into Korea from Siberia as well as Buddhist ideas from the West. What are the key ides of Buddhism, how do they compare/contrast to Hinduism. Post 2: How does the Buddhist Stupa diffuse into China, Japan & Korea? What is important to retain and what is important to change? What are the influences of change? Include an idea from “Tale of Genji” that addresses culturally appropriate ways of inserting emotion into art. Post 3: 1) from your notes about question 3 of the Viewing Guide identify 1 form of art in the art in film. 2) what did you find most interesting; 3) go search the internet for strategies to conduct Pilgrimmage in this time of Coronavirus. Is everyone in favor of this? What are some disagreements, if any. Post 4: 1) What are the Yoruba aesthetic criteria and how does Olowe change them? 2) Can these criteria be applied to other materials beside wood? Post 5: 1) State 3 Trobriand aesthetic criteria that occur in both their shell and wood carving . 2) Look at the Table in Slide 30 and here, in Discussion, list at least 3 comparable aesthetic criteria from one of our previous cultures (India, China, Japan, Korea, Africa) OTHER THAN Yoruba.
