Taught by

Hirsh Diamant

visual arts, Chinese studies, human development

This interdisciplinary course will explore how the human body was imagined by Eastern and Western cultures, and how we can re-imagine the body to achieve better health and a greater sense of well-being. In particular we will study body systems and examine ways in which body was imagined in Western scientific illustration and in Chinese alchemical images. We will look at major organs and body systems from physical, physiological, and spiritual perspectives. We will practice art making to illustrate interrelated systems of body and universe. We will explore new ways of understanding and representing our work of continuing self cultivation. Credits can be awarded in visual arts and health.

This offering will prepare you for careers and advanced study in:

Health, Arts, Medical, Counseling, Consciousness Studies

Credits per quarter

Fields of study: 

• health
• somatic studies
• visual arts

Online learning:

• Hybrid Online Learning - This offering delivers 25 - 49% of its instruction online, rather than via face-to-face contact between you and your instructors.

Fees:

$15 for anatomy and art supplies

Class Standing: Freshman–Senior
Class Size: 25

Scheduled for: Weekend

Final schedule and room assignments:

• Spring

First meeting:

Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 9:00 am

SEM 2 A1105 - Lecture

Located in: Olympia