ARTH 3430 - Dandies and Dangerous Women: Decadence and Symbolism around 1900

5 credit hours
An interdisciplinary course examining Symbolist and Decadent Art from the end of the 19th century through the lens of the colorful characters, the dandy and the femme fatale. The course brings historical, psychological and theoretical approaches to bear on 19th -century fears about society’s decay and the impact of this upon representations of gender and sexuality. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Registration Restriction(s): Juniors or Seniors only
Prerequisite Course/s: ARTH 2120
Terms Typically Offered: Spring