Middlebury

AMST0365A-F11

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):
91539
Subject Code:
AMST
Course Number:
0365
Section Identifier:
A

Course

AMST 0365

All Sections in Fall 2011

Fall 2011

AMST0365A-F11 Lecture (Wilson)