ITAL-UA 872 - Petrarch and Petrarchism

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New York University

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Examines the love poetry of Petrarch, one of the most influential lyric poets of all time and a key figure in Renaissance thought. Also traces Petrarch's influence on later Italian Renaissance poetry, focusing on the 16th century. Poets to be studied include women writers such as Vittoria Colonna and Gaspara Stampa and artists sch as Michelangelo and Bronzino. Culture and Society Courses Prerequisite for the following courses is Advanced Review of Modern Italian (ITAL-UA 30) when the course is conducted in Italian, or permission of the instructor.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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