Melissa McCormick
Professor of Japanese Art and Culture
Director of Graduate Studies
GENERAL EXAMINATION FIELDS
Japanese Art and Culture
Candidates in all fields should have a general knowledge of the major works and monuments of Japanese art up to the late 19th century, as well as a firm grasp of art historical methodology and theory. In addition, students will be examined in two sub-fields according to the area of specialization, one within Japanese art and culture, and one secondary field, such as Chinese art, or Japanese literature, history, or religion. The topics within the sub-fields will be decided in close consultation with the examiner, and students will be expected to demonstrate a critical engagement with the principal Japanese and Western language scholarship in those fields.
Primary Research Language
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in modern and classical Japanese, and depending on the area of specialization, should take at least one semester of kanbun or one year of classical Chinese. Competency may be demonstrated through coursework and seminar papers.
FALL COURSES
Japanese Literature 133. Gender and Japanese Art
SPRING COURSES
Freshman Seminar 33w. Moving Pictures: Pictorial Narrative in Japan
Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding 44. Arts of Asia
LINKS
East Asian Art History Program
Prof. Melissa McCormick Profiled in the Harvard Gazette
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mccorm @ fas.harvard.edu |
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(617) 496-2276 |
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2 Divinity Ave. #211 |
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Fall 2010: Wednesday 10-Noon and by appointment |
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