RUSS 165 - From Fairy-Tales to Revolution: Russian Culture through the End of Imperial Period (in English)

1 unit(s)

A survey of the most striking features of the prerevolutionary cultural tradition within a historical framework. Topics explored include folklore, the religious world of medieval Russia with special emphasis on art and architecture the challenges of Westernization, and the emergence of national traditions in literature, art, and music, Russian historiosophy, ideology of radicalism and the revolutionary movement. Mr. Ungurianu.

Two 75-minute periods plus occasional film screenings.

Open to all classes. All readings and discussion in English.

Not offered in 2013/14.