ART 317 - Dress, Gender, And Social Identity

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Hollins University

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Description:

Nolan This student-led seminar explores the role of dress in creating gender and social identities. The course is global in scope and broad in chronological span, ranging from the ancient Mediterranean world and medieval western Europe to African tribal cultures and modern Islamic societies. Topics include the veil in Muslim society, symbolic properties of costume, the construction of masculinity, wedding attire, and contemporary fashion photography. Also listed as GWS 317. Prerequisite: one 200-level art history class. Not offered in 2008-09. (r, AES, GLO)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hollins.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 362-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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