East Asian Lang & Literature 237 - CHINESE POETRY & OTHER ARTS

Poetry, painting, calligraphy and other visual and plastic arts are ways of expressing oneself and forms of communication. In this course, we explore the relationships between words and images and the issues such as how poetry and other arts are inextricably linked; What makes a painting silent poem? and a poem a lyrical painting? and how do poetry and painting inspire one another? How do they respond to one another? All readings are in English translation. This course collaborates with Smith College Museum of Art in Spring 2017.