Student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the complexity of key concepts of history of Chinese art. This essay engages with several elements of Chinese art and its development and successfully explores the complexity of at least one key concept. The analysis contains insights into questions of Chinese cultural identity within the framework of Chinese tradition which are of marked excellence through a highly detailed, logical consistent and engaging argument. Exceptional essay offering ideas which reflect important issues in the relevant field. The ideas are based on sound research which extends well beyond the material covered in lectures and displays a great degree of independent critical thinking. The argument is well supported and referenced throughout. An extensive range of classical Chinese documents correctly used to support arguments. Some critical quotes have been used independently of the material covered in lectures and is highly relevant to the argument. Critical use of research literature. Excellent use of languages to discuss all arguments.

Choose one topic from the topic list. Word count: 2000 words. Reference: Harvard. All hard copies MUST BE handed over to the teachers in class (tutorial or lecture), DO NOT submit to anywhere else. In order to sign your hardcopy, you MUST get a cover page from Art Faculty Centre (W6A building ground floor) or download online. Word limit: Minimum 2000. DO NOT copy the full topic of the final essay as your topic title, you MUST put down a short version provided following the topic page. All pictures uploaded MUST have a caption underneath.