Studies in German, Italian and Spanish Literary and Visual Culture

Undergraduate

This course studies connections between the visual arts and literature in selected periods of Western culture from medieval to modern times. Special attention is paid to the social context of the periods in question, as well as stylistic implications. Interdisciplinary forays into adjacent fields such as architecture, music, psychology, and science may also be included. This is an advanced undergraduate course with special focus on critical methodologies and comparative research. Topics may vary from year to year. (Prerequisites: INCS-1370, INCS-2370 or approval of the instructor.)