Middlebury

AMST 0291

Portraits of the Lady

Portraits of the Lady: The New Woman in American Literature & Culture
At the end of the 19th century, women fought against restrictions limiting their sphere of influence. As they sought to exercise more control over their lives personally, socially, and economically, this “New Woman,” and the way she was changing the face of society, became a popular subject in literature and art. In this course we will consider portraits of women by well-known American authors (such as James, Chopin, Wharton, Sui Sin Far, Cather, Larsen, Hurston) alongside those by prominent painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, and filmmakers. We will consider how representations of women through the early twentieth century embodied the values of the nation and codified both the fears and aspirations of its citizens. 3 hrs. lect.
Subject:
American Studies
Department:
Program in American Studies
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR ART LIT
Equivalent Courses:
ENGL 0291
ENAM 0291

Sections

Spring 2025

AMST0291A-S25 Lecture

Fall 2022

AMST0291A-F22 Lecture (Evans)

Fall 2021

AMST0291A-F21 Lecture (Evans)