WGSS 254 - Manet to Matisse

Institution:
Williams College
Subject:
Women's, Gender & Sexuality
Description:
A social history of French painting from 1860 to 1900, beginning with the origins of modernism in the work of Courbet and Manet. Among the topics to be discussed are the rebuilding of Paris under Napoleon III; changing attitudes toward city and country in Impressionist and Symbolist art; the impact of imperialism and international trade; the gendering of public spaces, and the prominent place of women in representations of modern life. The course addresses vanguard movements such as Impressionism and Post-Impressionism and the styles of individual artists associated with them, as well as the work of academic painters.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
ArtH 101-102
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
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Phone Number:
(413) 597-3131
Regional Accreditation:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Calendar System:
Four-one-four plan

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