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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....

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,

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By Bert S

Jul 25, 2020

Surprisingly interesting to me. I first thought it had a limited scope but that gradually proved wrong. Thank you for creating the course.

By Jerome H

Jul 10, 2020

面白かった. It is the first time i understood that combination of images and poems or words was a specificity of Japan in the 19-20th century.

By Raul R

May 31, 2021

This is a one of a kind splendid course, where you'll be able to see some of the 19th and early 20th century art and culture history.

By William D

Dec 29, 2020

This course provided me a perspective on writing and imagery that I had not considered. A welcome addition to my knowledge of Japan!

By Yujin L

Nov 2, 2018

the lecturer is knowledgeable and engaging. it greatly enriched my appreciation of japanese arts and culture. i highly recommend it.

By Sevde B

Nov 28, 2020

It was definitely a great course! I've learned so much from this course and I'm willing to learn more about all of these subjects.

By Marina d L

Feb 9, 2021

Very interesting, it is a side of Japanese history that I have never got in touch with as a brazilian. Thank you for the classes!

By Evisa T

Sep 9, 2021

Super interesting course, the subject is limited, but that doesn't take at all from the amount of information we get. Thank you

By Anuja S

Jan 27, 2021

Thoroughly fascinating, well-structured, and detailed. Of great value to anyone interested in Japanese history/literature/art.

By Alice L

Jul 2, 2021

This was such an amazing course and I highly recommend this to people interested in this topic. It was so fascinating!!

By Maria J T P

Sep 18, 2020

It was really interesting, I learned a lot about Japan and its ways of expressing true human feelings, I really loved it

By Victor S

Mar 21, 2021

What an interesting course! A lot of quality content, I'm really happy with the experience and insights provided by it.

By Ozge C

Oct 15, 2017

It was a truly enlightening and highly enjoyable course with an amazing lecturer. My gratitude to all who was involved.

By Sam W

Jun 28, 2024

One of my favourite ever Coursera courses. A tour of art and history simultaneously. Really beautifully put together.

By Shaheila R

Apr 13, 2023

it was very interesting!! I learned a lot about the history of literary culture in japan, and i enjoy it so much.

By Daniela M P

Jan 16, 2022

The course has very interesting information about Japanese art, its history, influences and historical processes.

By Susan S

Aug 27, 2020

The course was fascinating and well presented. I look forward to other courses by Mr. Robert Campbell. Thank you.

By Javier A P

Jul 30, 2019

I really like Japan, and I wanted to learn a little more about its culture, so this course has served me a lot.

By Fanny W G

Apr 9, 2019

I love this course. Amazing content provided in very easy to understand lessons! I enjoyed every minute of it!!

By Vira T

May 10, 2018

Gives a deep and detailed image of the period. Helped a lot in my understanding writers of 19th cent in Japan.

By Rachel

Dec 26, 2022

Very interesting course !! Focusing not only on Japanese literature, also on Japanese traditions and history.

By Eniko M

Nov 11, 2020

It was a very interesting course on japanese culture - could proceed were quickly and finish it in 2 weeks.

By Priscilla N

Nov 29, 2020

I really enjoyed listening to the lectures. The examples shown were uniformly interesting and beautiful.