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About the Course

This course explores how Japanese painters, poets, novelists, and photographers of the nineteenth century collaborated to depict 'real life,' a practice distinct from their European contemporaries. Learners will gain a clear understanding of how society and individuals were represented in early modern Japan. The course highlights the unique combination of Japanese visual and literary culture, where texts inspired images and images were inscribed with poems. Interpreting this indivisibility is key to understanding the social and psychological values embedded in Japanese art. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Japanese artistic collaboration in the nineteenth century. - Analyze representations of society and individuals in early modern Japan. - Interpret combined visual and literary Japanese cultures. - Re-evaluate artistic realism through a Japanese historical lens. This course is for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Japanese art, history, and cultural studies. No specific software or tools are required. A general interest in art history or cultural studies is beneficial....

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CY

Jan 8, 2025

Easy to read and view lectures, clear photography, slides and personable presentation. Paced nicely for each module, variety of presentation ways.

GR

Dec 26, 2020

This course was highly educational, as well as deeply interesting. I was not previously educated on the literature or culture of Japanese society and found it still very clear and welcoming,

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By Carmen S

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Feb 21, 2019

Very interesting introduction to a subject I was very ignorant about!

By Seif A K

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Sep 13, 2021

It was Fabulous, Looking forward to more courses on Japanese Culture

By Melina C K

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Mar 6, 2019

Very interesting course! Great to start understanding Japanese art!

By Moldir K

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Mar 11, 2025

please can you send me a certificate of completion of this course

By Sagan-Indiana C

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Aug 10, 2020

Loved it! Inspired a whole new literary area of research for me.

By Yuliya A S

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Oct 5, 2020

Loved it, Very interesting fantastic material, and explanation.

By Addilene V

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Feb 28, 2024

Excellent course. Interesting topics and simple explanations.

By Juyoung R

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Jan 7, 2018

Very usful and informative course. Highly recommanded for

By Phyllis L S

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Aug 2, 2020

Thank you for this delightful and stimulating course.

By JOHN Q

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Sep 23, 2017

Enjoyable and interesting course. Thanks so much!

By aleks l

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Aug 28, 2019

Engaging lecturer. Unique and interesting content.

By Syn-Ti L

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Jan 6, 2018

Great introduction to Japanese art and literature!

By Martha P

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Aug 25, 2024

Excelent japanese art course. Thank you, so much.

By Darina G T

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Feb 21, 2021

Es un curso que tiene varios momentos muy bellos.

By Viktoria V

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Dec 6, 2020

Very interesting course and lecturer. Thank you!

By Valerie M

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Nov 28, 2020

Japanese Culture is so interesting. Who knew...

By Dwight T

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Jan 28, 2022

examples. Many thanks for a fine presentation.

By Luiza V

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Feb 14, 2019

Incrível, me ajudou muito com a minha pesquisa!

By DEEPA K

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Jul 8, 2020

Informative and Knowledgeable course.

Thankyou.

By Alvaro Z

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Sep 7, 2023

great class structure and class presentations

By Alena R

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Nov 2, 2018

Thank you! Brilliant course, very inspiring.

By ANDREA V C G

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Jul 1, 2020

Excelente Curso, muy completo e inspirador.

By Janelle H

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Sep 1, 2020

Very interesting and enjoyable. Thank you.

By Desmond Y

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Jan 4, 2018

Comprehensive and precise in the teaching.

By Elodie M

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Mar 4, 2024

Very interesting entry point into the era