Study of Chinese painting and practice from the earliest pictorial representation through the late twentieth century. Painting style forms the basis of analysis, and themes such as landscape and narrative will be considered with regard to larger social and cultural issues. The class will pay particular attention to the construction of the concepts of the “artist” and “art criticism” and their impact on the field into the present. Visits to look at paintings at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, PMA and/or local collections will be offered when possible.