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Course detail: A Golden Age: China in the Tang

No dynasty in Chinese history has been as highly regarded as the Tang (618-906). After four centuries of dynastic upheaval and cultural transformation - not least the Buddhist "conquest" - the age of the Tang emperors (and one empress!) marked a high point in society, culture and the arts, including poetry, sculpture, painting and architecture. Rich tombs, Buddhist relic deposits and cave-chapels, ceramics, calligraphy and painting all enriched the culture of this "golden age." Modern archaeology, in turn, has made these treasures accessible.

Instructor Bio: Robert Thorp taught at Princeton and Washington University in St. Louis for 25 years followed by a second career as a tour lecturer in China and Japan. His publications include "Chinese Art and Culture" (2001), "China in the Early Bronze Age" (2006) and "Visiting Historic Beijing" (2008). He has visited China more than 50 times.

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Session Information: OC27321H

Schedule:

Every week on Tuesday, starting on 08/18/26 and ending on 09/01/26

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02:00pm-04:00pm CDT

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Robert Thorp

Biography:

Robert Thorp taught at Princeton and Washington University in St. Louis for 25 years followed by a second career as a tour lecturer in China and Japan. His publications include "Chinese Art and Culture" (2001), "China in the Early Bronze Age" (2006) and "Visiting Historic Beijing" (2008). He has visited China more than 50 times.

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Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility and Online

1515 St. Andrews Dr.

Lawrence, KS 66047

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A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.