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Paper Instructions:

How does Buddhism manifest itself visually in Japanese art?  Choose an image of a Chinese or Indian Buddha.  Then take an image of a Japanese Buddha. The Japanese Buddha must be from a later period than the Indian or Chinese Buddha.  Compare and contrast these images.  Look at material, scale, depiction of the human body, clothing, hair, facial features, color, etc.  Observe carefully. Describe where you see Indian or Chinese influence in the Japanese Buddha. Explain what is uniquely Japanese, what aesthetic is only present in the Japanese image.  It would be helpful if you worked from actual pieces rather than reproductions.  You can see art from all these cultures at the Asia Society or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (about 3 pages) (15 percent of your grade)

All papers must be typed in Times New Roman font (12 points), be double-spaced, with a 1 inch margin on all sides, on white paper (size: 11” x 8.5”). The length of your research paper is 5-6 pages, plus one title page and one or two pages for illustration(s). 
On your title page: Indicate the title of your paper, your name, the course number and title, name of school and department, name of instructor, date on which your paper is completed.
On your illustration page: The illustration(s) will be preferably photo(s) of the art work you write about. In the case where photograph is not allowed, a sketch of the artwork will be acceptable only with a receipt that proves your visit to the museum. Indicate the title and date of the art work, author (if known) and his/her date, medium and dimensions of the work, and name of the museum. You will also need to indicate the date on which your picture is taken.