Middlebury

FYSE1421A-F14

Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling
Epic Asian tales such as India’s Bhagavad-Gita, Iran’s Shahnameh, and China’s Xiyouji have inspired artists for centuries and continue to capture the imaginations of comic book artists today. In this seminar we will delve into the Asian classics and their many painted, sculpted, and printed interpretations in order to understand why artists depicted these compelling narratives in such drastically different ways. In short papers, we will explore themes including racial identity, gender roles, and social hierarchies. For the final project students will create their own one-shot comic based on an Asian short story or folktale. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92570
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1421
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1421

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Fall 2014

FYSE1421A-F14 Seminar (Laursen)