IN 130 - Exoticism in Literature and Art

Institution:

Emerson College

Subject:

Description:

History of exoticism, the "charm of the unfamiliar,"in Literature and Art, the specific relationship between the artist or author, the subject, and the intended audience that creates the essence of the "Other" and the fascination with the foreign.Exploration of colonial fascination with the exotic-foreign landscapes, customs, cultures-in18th- and 19th-century fiction, nonfiction, painting; contemporary representations of exoticism, including photography and auto exoticism. Discussions of film, television, pornography, and performance art through interdisciplinary written and visual media (literature, painting, photography, advertising).

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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