FREN 455 - La Belle Epoque

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course explores the historical, social, political, and artistic currents of the period of the Belle Epoque (1870-1914). The mutual influences of and interdependence between poetry, music, painting and literature are studied as important features of the pre-World War I period. A discussion of the birth of modernity in the conflicting artistic years 1912-1913 provides the student with a better understanding of a world in transition. This course will satisfy the collegiate fine arts requirement. Prerequisite: FREN 241. This course counts as part of Group III on the major. Three hours.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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