Learning Objectives:

• Understand the foundational principles of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Byzantine Christianity, and how these spiritual philosophies influenced the art and culture of the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and the Byzantine Empire.
• Identify the key artistic styles, techniques, and symbols used in Buddhist, Hindu, and Byzantine art, and analyze their aesthetic and symbolic significance.
• Explore the social, religious, and political contexts reflected in Buddhist, Hindu, and Byzantine art, recognizing the role of art in expressing and promoting spiritual concepts and imperial ideologies.
• Compare and contrast the artistic traditions of various Buddhist, Hindu, and Byzantine societies, appreciating the diversity and commonalities in their artistic expressions.
• Analyze major artworks from Buddhist, Hindu, and Byzantine traditions, interpreting their symbolic meanings, aesthetic features, and cultural significance.
• Investigate the role of Buddhist, Hindu, and Byzantine art in shaping the cultural identities of societies in the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and the Eastern Roman Empire.
• Appreciate the enduring influence of Buddhist, Hindu, and Byzantine art on the development of Eastern and global art, and their relevance in contemporary art and culture.