An examination of written works, art, architecture and music from Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, e.g. Plato, Greek drama, the Acropolis, Roman satire, Etruscan art, Dante, the Mediaeval Cathedral, Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Machiavelli. An examination of written works, art, architecture and music from the European Enlightenment of the Modern world, e.g. Bach, Swift, Voltaire, Newton, Wordsworth, Melville, Existentialists, Impressionist, Picasco, Stravinski, Yeats. An introduction to Chinese culture as it is expressed in the creative arts. Literature, music, and the visual arts will be discussed in the context of the history, geography, philosophies, religions, and social structures of China. An introduction to the geography, history, and culture of the German language area.
Class is taught in English.
A study of selected periods of European art, literature, philosophy, music with an emphasis on combining academic study with on site visits. Preparation for travel will include, but not be limited to, texts, works of art, research papers, lectures, and discussions. A study of selected periods of European art, literature, philosophy, music, and history. There will be focus on contemporary issues, especially those which affect travelers. The course has an emphasis on combining academic study with on site visits.