Middlebury

AMST0365A-F13

Art and Lang of the Civil War

The Art and Language of the Civil War
The course will begin with a review of the major historical events of the Civil War. We will then study the conflict through the paintings of Winslow Homer and Frederic Church, the poetry and prose of Walt Whitman, the photographs of Matthew Brady, and the political writings of Abraham Lincoln. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the thoughts and attitudes of the common soldier as reflected in his diaries and journals. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92175
Subject Code:
AMST
Course Number:
0365
Section Identifier:
A

Course

AMST 0365

All Sections in Fall 2013

Fall 2013

AMST0365A-F13 Lecture (Wilson)