East Asian Languages and Cultures
Graduate Seminar
F 10:10AM-12PM
The development of complex societies in ancient China is considered to be closely related to the production and use of metals. This course investigates the origin, development, and significance of metal objects and technology in ancient China. Through lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, students will be introduced to the process of metal production (especially bronzes), the scientific approaches to investigate them, and how archaeometallurgical research contributes to the understanding of ancient societies.
Link to Vergil
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