ARTH 4320

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ARTH 4320
Tales of the Alhambra and Lalla Rookh: Case Studies in Orientalism

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An introduction both to the History of Art and to an interdisciplinary approach to research and analysis through close study of these two works. Beginning with a sampling of Said's Orientalism and its critics, we will follow with a group read and analysis of each illustrated work, including text-image consideration and analysis. There will be heavy focus on multi-media primary source material in Kroch library, the Johnson Museum, and my own personal collection; consideration of both works in their 19th-c context, as well as medieval and earlier roots. We will devote half the semester to each, with 'hinge point' marked by a study day at Olana. Final product could include small exhibition, in tandem with individual papers/projects.

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (ALC-AS, HST-AS, LA-AS)

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 6320, NES 4320, NES 6320

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18604 ARTH 4320   SEM 101

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