RUSSIAN 215 - giants of Russia's silver age:soloviev,Blok,and Rachmaninoff

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Rhodes College

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Spring. Credits: 4. Study of the aesthetic, thematic, and personal connections among three of Russia's towering figures: Vladimir Soloviev, Alexander Blok, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. The course will examine in depth the creative works of the philosopher-poet Soloviev, the poet-dramatist Blok, and the composer-pianist Rachmaninoff (for whom poetry was second only to music). Master themes and global concepts linking the three creative artists include the yearning for harmony; exploration of Russian Orthodox religiosity; elevation of the "eternal feminine" of Sophia (the body of God); and connection between beauty and goodness. Representative philosophical, poetic, and musical works, respectively, of the three artists will be examinedPrerequisites: At least one course from the following departments or programs: Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Russian Studies.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rhodes.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 843-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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