ERC-917 The China Trade: Ceramics/Cul

Discover the significance of China Trade upon European and American decorative arts, primarily ceramic design in the 18th and 19th century. Examine examples of Chinese export wares that reached the US and discuss the significance of the China trade upon exploration of the New World. Discuss the 4,000 mile Silk route and how it led to cultural exchange between the East and the West. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.