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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 Irina M

Nov 4, 2024

Introspective and inovative. The information is delivered in an accesible and very pleasant manner.

By Samantha E

Apr 22, 2022

Very interesting course and the professor knowledge made me kept my attention through the course.

By Prathit B

Jun 25, 2021

Very Good Course, I would recommend it to everyone who are looking for a good taste in literature

By Kam L

Nov 26, 2020

Excellent review of how words and pictures are integral to 19th century literary culture in Japan.

By Katrin W

Nov 22, 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course, while at the same time learning a lot about the subject.

By Steven T W

Mar 16, 2021

Great course with very interesting insight into art and literature in nineteenth century Japan.

By Giuliano B

Jan 16, 2021

This is a fascinating cultural course that I have learned a lot. I am very grateful. Thank you

By Shohei W

May 18, 2020

Very good overview of relationship between Japanese photography and illustrations and texts

By Aurea L R

Feb 10, 2019

It has been very interesting. I've learned a lot about a topic that I do not know

Thank's!!!

By Ricardo M

Oct 30, 2017

A great course with plenty of interesting data and delivered by a master in the subject.

By yui k

Jun 12, 2020

Watanabe Kazan's insights gave me something for current Black Lives Matter movements.

By Sandra R d C

Jun 25, 2020

The content is very interesting and well explained and many beautiful images, too.

By Cole L

Mar 10, 2023

Absolutely amazing course for anyone interested in writing, artistry, or history.

By Janna T

Feb 26, 2018

An excellent course worth of seeing for anyone who is interested in oriental art.

By Daniel Y

Nov 19, 2020

Fascinating, well edited, served in easy to digest bits, and very communicative.

By Mauricio U C

Jan 16, 2021

Very enjoyable and full of interesting information. Allowed me to learn a lot.

By Tala B

Feb 7, 2018

An amazing and interesting demonstrations from Japanese visual art and culture

By Hayley H

Nov 18, 2017

Love the professor! He explains literature and arts so clearly and elegantly.

By Мальчикова С П

Oct 31, 2018

Thank you so much for this course! I had a great pleasure when I passed it.

By Brian C S

Dec 6, 2017

Recommended for those interested in studying 19th century Japanese history

By Spiros X

Apr 20, 2019

great lecture. I have learn so many for Japanese culture and history.

thx!

By Karolina U

Oct 25, 2020

Very useful and interesting for me as a East Asian culture specialist :)

By Fatemeh M

Oct 11, 2024

This course was amazing for knowing the literature of Japan……thank you…

By Kerry A S

Dec 17, 2023

This is a pearl of a course. I would recommend everyone give it a try.

By Tran T H

May 19, 2021

甚だ有意義なコースだと思います。それを通して、19世紀に日本での芸術と文化に関する多くの見識がはっきり分かります。ありがとうございました~~