Literature and the Visual Arts
Literature and the Visual Arts In this course, we will explore the intersection of literary texts and visual artworks. We will read literary works which respond to specific paintings and look at artworks which respond to specific literary works; we will also look at literature which strives to be visual and artworks which try to tell stories. Additionally, we will examine hybrid texts which include both words and images, such as the graphic novel, illuminated manuscripts, children's picture books, and composite/engraved poetry. Course readings will include poems, short stories, illustrated books, and graphic novels from English and American literary traditions from the 18th century through the present; visual art examples will be drawn primarily from European and American painting, sculpture, and installation art from Antiquity to the present.
Literature and the Visual Arts In this course, we will explore the intersection of literary texts and visual artworks. We will read literary works which respond to specific paintings and look at artworks which respond to specific literary works; we will also look at literature which strives to be visual and artworks which try to tell stories. Additionally, we will examine hybrid texts which include both words and images, such as the graphic novel, illuminated manuscripts, children's picture books, and composite/engraved poetry. Course readings will include poems, short stories, illustrated boo …Read more
The class was pretty easy with only about one reading per week (most of which were pretty short) and four essays. The essays were fun and creative, incorporating both drawing and creative writing. The grading for all the assignments was fair: as long as you have some essay writing skills you should be able to get an A pretty easily. Overall, I enjoyed the creative aspect of the class and the lack of intensive work.
The class was pretty easy with only about one reading per week (most of which were pretty short) and four essays. The essays were fun and creative, incorporating both drawing and creative writing. The grading for all the assignments was fair: as long as you have some essay writing skills you should be able to get an A pretty easily. …Read more