Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan" offers learners the chance to encounter and appreciate behavior, moral standards, and some of the material conditions surrounding Japanese artists in the nineteenth century. This course aims to renew assumptions about what artistic "realism" is and what it meant.

Course Details

• The course is supported in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Spanish.
• It falls under the category of Arts & Humanities.
• The course is available on Coursera.

Instructor Information

Robert CAMPBELL

• Position: Emeritus Professor
• The title and affiliation listed are from when the course was created.

Course Content

In this course, learners will explore:

• Differences between traditional Japanese art forms
• Japanese perceptions of the self
• Insights into how Japan emerged as a nation-state in the late nineteenth century
• A rich collection of non-western cultural materials relating to gender

Highlights

The course includes highlight videos:

• Words Spun Out of Images01
• Words Spun Out of Images02
• Words Spun Out of Images03

Learner Feedback

Learners have praised the course for its unique blend of visual and literary culture, offering new insights into Japanese art and history. Feedback includes:

• Appreciation for the course's ability to blend visual art and Japanese culture.
• Gratitude for the informative and entertaining content.
• Requests for more courses on similar topics.

Program Duration

• Start Date: Sep 18, 2017
• Status: Ongoing