Chevron Left
Back to Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan by The University of Tokyo

4.8
stars
770 ratings

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....

Top reviews

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,

Filter by:

201 - 225 of 245 Reviews for Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

By K. L

•

Aug 22, 2020

Very interesting course. I learned a lot.

By Giel B

•

Aug 7, 2023

great course, with an inspiring lecturer

By Barbara K

•

Sep 21, 2018

charming course, beautifully presented

By Aleksandra B

•

Jun 19, 2021

This is a great course! Thanks a lot!

By Saravana K

•

Dec 29, 2020

Excellent course, interesting topics.

By Clarisa L

•

Apr 21, 2020

very good explanation and sources!

By Monika

•

Apr 18, 2020

Incredibly beautiful

Interesting

By Nicolas G

•

Aug 23, 2021

Excellent and informative.

By Paloma C I

•

Dec 8, 2020

Muy interesante y didáctico

By Yuda P A S

•

May 23, 2021

This course is very good

By Juan M C

•

Apr 23, 2020

Ha sido de gran ayuda!!

By Lisheng H

•

Dec 9, 2017

Unique scope of history

By Vy N

•

Mar 15, 2019

I love this course!!!

By jordi o j

•

Dec 7, 2017

so interesting info!

By Dinno B L

•

Apr 17, 2022

thank you very much

By Douglas Q

•

May 18, 2020

Very Interesting!

By Sebastian G

•

Dec 1, 2017

Excellent Course!

By Sean M

•

Jun 4, 2024

Wonderful class!

By Fabíola d S F d R

•

Apr 24, 2022

Excelente curso.

By Britt W

•

Apr 16, 2021

great professor

By София З

•

Feb 22, 2021

Amazing course!

By Hisanori S

•

Mar 24, 2021

Hisanori Sato

By Kleber L d S

•

Oct 24, 2019

Muito bom.

By Pratap J

•

Nov 30, 2020

Loved it

By Lucia S

•

Aug 25, 2024

Amazing