HON 205: Eccentric Artists in China

Do you still need to fulfill your Interdisciplinary Arts requirement?

Then take HON 205: Eccentric Artists in China with Professor Lu!

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:40-11:10AM

In this brand-new Honors course, students will explore the history of eccentricity through Chinese art and discover how artists broke away from the mainstream to redefine our ideas of beauty.

If you like art, Chinese history and culture, or have ever found yourself going against the mainstream, then this class is for you!

You’ll consider questions like:

What makes an artist eccentric?

Why do some artists challenge artistic traditions and social expectations?

Throughout Chinese history, unconventional artists have developed distinctive styles, challenged established artistic conventions, and redefined ideas about art, beauty, and self-expression. Known for their unusual personalities, unconventional lifestyles, and bold artistic experimentation, these artists often stood apart from the mainstream. This course explores the fascinating lives and works of eccentric artists across different periods of Chinese history, examining how their personal experiences, social relationships, political and cultural environments shaped their artistic creativity.

Through paintings, calligraphy, and other visual materials, students will discover how artists expressed their individuality, challenged artistic traditions, and developed innovative approaches to art.

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To Make an Appointment with Your Honors Advisor:

1. Go to CampusConnect and sign in with your DePaul credentials.
2. On the Student Homepage, go to the Student Resources tab.
3. Under the left-hand Student Resources tab, you should see MyDePaul listed. Click on that to go to your MyDePaul dashboard.
4. Once you log into your Current Student MyDePaul account, you will see an Appointment Center on the homepage. Find your advisor’s name and an available time that works for you, then click the ‘Schedule’ button. Not sure who your Honors Advisor is? See below.
5. From here, MyDePaul will ask you about the nature of your appointment – the more specific you are, the better your advisor can prepare to help you! Don’t forget to note whether you are requesting an online or in-person appointment.
6. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation message.

Please note that Honors advising complements, but does not replace, the advising you receive from your major advisor. If you have not yet declared a major, you may meet with an advisor from the Office for Academic Advising Support.