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Be specific as you link the values and beliefs of the philosophy specifically with one work of music and two works of art or architecture (in different media). 

Do one of this essay on:  Daoism, Confucianism and/or Buddhism are the topic

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1)  How is Daoism, Confucianism and/or Buddhism reflected in the paintings and music of China’s Song Dynasty and/or the architecture of the Ming dynasty? First discuss both Confucianism and Daoism, and perhaps Buddhism (depending on the works of art and music that you choose).Then analyze the music and art examples in terms of their forms and details as well as how they reflect various philosophical ideas.Are some of these works reflecting more than one philosophy, and if so, how is this seen?What are the forms and values that we see reflected in the art and music? Do you see any ways in which the art and music deviate from Daoist philosophy and values to show any other beliefs?For this essay, you can do two examples of paintings (but of different Song styles) or you can add an example of Ming architecture to one work of Song painting.

A: First, for philosophy, make sure you analyze the ideas of Buddhism, Confucianism and/or Taoism that you have seen listed multiple times in the power points, using the relevant terms (i.e. Buddhism: Anatman, The Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path; Confucianism: The Five Cardinal Relationships, The Five Cardinal Virtues, junzi; Daoism: Dao, Wu-wei). Make sure that you synthesize the ideas, perhaps relating them to your own life, and that you don’t just give me a list of terms snitched from the internet or the PowerPoints and which you don’t really understand. 

B: Then choose one work of music, two works of art of different media (painting, architecture or sculpture) from the periods above and connect to the philosophy of that time and place.
Choose art and musical examples from the power points, making sure that you synthesize the ideas and don’t just give me a list of terms. Analyze the art and musical examples in terms of the analogous elements: rhythm/line; melody/shape; color/tone color, dynamics/size and space; harmony/modeling; texture, form and content. How do these works of art and music reflect inherent Chinese character? How can you tell the difference between Chinese and Indian culture? 

Format:
a) You can do this as a power point or as a Word essay. Make sure that if you do a power point, you write in full sentences, paragraphs and use as many words as you do in papers. The advantage to the power point is having a visual image next to your text. Please check out Writing Papers for Prof. W.ppt posted under My Documents for more information.
b) Put your name on the exam and on the file name of the exam, especially if you have to e-mail it to me: jsmithCOTAAsian01firstexam.doc Do NOT send me wps (word perfect) files as I cannot read them. Do NOT send me files titled Art Paper.docx.... 

c) As always, give me an introduction and a conclusion for the entire essay exam. You lose 5 points if there is no introduction and 3 points if there is no conclusion.
d) Number each question and use a separate paragraph per building to answer each of the three questions. Be sure to identify each work in terms of title, architect (if known), period, and date. 

e) If these works or musical examples are not in my power points or in your book, please include an image of them in your paper or power point. The images need not be illustrated in color, but if the images are not in your book or in the power points, please include a link where I can see them in color online. And watch the aspect-ratio of the works you include; change the size of your images only from their corners, or you will make them too wide or too tall. 

f) Be very specific in terms of supporting details for each work that you choose: how does the structure, the material, the location, the plan, the surrounding environment, the use of space, decorative details, etc., prove your points about the content, form and structure of the works and how they show the values of their periods? 

g) Discuss the earlier works first and then the later works, in terms of structure, decoration, purpose and content. Make pertinent comparisons and contrasts as you write about the second work.
h) You should be able to do this exam from your textbook, power points and lecture notes. But if you use any sources other than these, you must note them on each slide where the outside information is used. Roughly 4-5 pages total, (or longer if you need more space), double-spaced, font 10-12 or a comparable number of power point slides with a font of 14 or higher. 

i) Be careful as you choose the buildings to compare and contrast. Part of the exam is choosing the right style and period for the each question.
j) [Warning: these essays are to be in your own words. Please do not plagiarize or cut and paste from the internet. I prefer your imperfectly worded essays to what you can find online. Also, the kind of supporting details that I require are not found on the internet but only in your own head. ?]