Public profile
Research areas
Visual culture, ritual, and philosophy of Buddhism
Department of Transnational Asian Studies
Eric Huntington
T.T. & W.F. Chao Associate Professor of Transnational Asian Studies
Average rating
4.1
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Difficulty
2.6
course-linked average
Courses
3
in seeded sections
Courses taught
ASIA 234
Religion And Art In Japan
This course surveys major religious and artistic traditions of Japan, emphasizing their relationships. From Amaterasu to Zen, through Buddhism, Shinto, folk tales, and more, the course begins with early evidence and proceeds through history up to contemporary popular media, highlighting the unique innovations and global relevance of Japanese culture. Cross-list: HART 234.
Asian StudiesD13 credits
4.17.5hHuntington, Eric
FWIS 177
Storytelling In Buddhism
This course explores the forms and contexts of storytelling in Buddhism, with a broad eye toward literature, visual arts, and performance. Students engage in both creative and academic writing to understand the importance of narrative in Buddhist cultures and different approaches to writing in the modern day. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for FWIS 177 if student has credit for FSEM 109.
First-Yr Writing Intensive SemFWIS3 credits
4.58.2hHuntington, Eric
HART 234
Religion And Art In Japan
This course surveys major religious and artistic traditions of Japan, emphasizing their relationships. From Amaterasu to Zen, through Buddhism, Shinto, folk tales, and more, the course begins with early evidence and proceeds through history up to contemporary popular media, highlighting the unique innovations and global relevance of Japanese culture. Cross-list: ASIA 234.
Art HistoryD13 credits
3.78.8hHuntington, Eric