Italian 311MC - Advanced Topics in Italian: 'Material Culture'

In this course we examine female and male spaces in the Italian home through modern works of literature and art. We will analyze how objects can define a personality, a space, a life. Spaces examined include intellectual/writing spaces, working spaces, eating/cooking spaces, clothing, decor. Authors include Gabriele D'Annunzio, Guido Gozzano, Oscar Wilde, Jolanda, Aldo Palazzeschi, Marchesa Colombi, Matilde Serao, Virginia Woolf, and more. This course includes an active collaboration with the Art Museum.

Prereq: 8 credits in Italian or 8 credits in humanities.