Learner Reviews & Feedback for Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan by The University of Tokyo
About the Course
seldom explored by their European contemporaries. This course offers learners the chance to encounter and appreciate behavior, moral
standards and some of the material conditions surrounding Japanese artists in the nineteenth century, in order to renew our assumptions about
what artistic “realism” is and what it meant. Learners will walk away with a clear understanding of how society and the individual were
conceived of and represented in early modern Japan. Unlike contemporary western art forms, which acknowledge their com...
Top reviews
DP
Oct 8, 2020
Very interesting where I finished the whole course 2 weeks before the due date because I really enjoyed it. I have been a Japan fanatic since middle school so this course is really my cup of tea
YM
Nov 30, 2020
It was really fun to learn about the history of such art pieces as well as the notable people behind its creation and influence. Mr. Campbell discussed everything clearly as expected.
151 - 175 of 243 Reviews for Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan
By Prathit B
•Jun 26, 2021
Very Good Course, I would recommend it to everyone who are looking for a good taste in literature
By Kam L
•Nov 26, 2020
Excellent review of how words and pictures are integral to 19th century literary culture in Japan.
By Katrin W
•Nov 22, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course, while at the same time learning a lot about the subject.
By Steven T W
•Mar 16, 2021
Great course with very interesting insight into art and literature in nineteenth century Japan.
By Giuliano B
•Jan 16, 2021
This is a fascinating cultural course that I have learned a lot. I am very grateful. Thank you
By Shohei W
•May 18, 2020
Very good overview of relationship between Japanese photography and illustrations and texts
By Aurea L R
•Feb 10, 2019
It has been very interesting. I've learned a lot about a topic that I do not know
Thank's!!!
By Ricardo M
•Oct 30, 2017
A great course with plenty of interesting data and delivered by a master in the subject.
By yui k
•Jun 12, 2020
Watanabe Kazan's insights gave me something for current Black Lives Matter movements.
By Sandra R d C
•Jun 25, 2020
The content is very interesting and well explained and many beautiful images, too.
By Cole L
•Mar 10, 2023
Absolutely amazing course for anyone interested in writing, artistry, or history.
By Janna T
•Feb 26, 2018
An excellent course worth of seeing for anyone who is interested in oriental art.
By Daniel Y
•Nov 19, 2020
Fascinating, well edited, served in easy to digest bits, and very communicative.
By Mauricio U C
•Jan 16, 2021
Very enjoyable and full of interesting information. Allowed me to learn a lot.
By Tala B
•Feb 7, 2018
An amazing and interesting demonstrations from Japanese visual art and culture
By Hayley H
•Nov 18, 2017
Love the professor! He explains literature and arts so clearly and elegantly.
By Мальчикова С П
•Oct 31, 2018
Thank you so much for this course! I had a great pleasure when I passed it.
By Brian C S
•Dec 6, 2017
Recommended for those interested in studying 19th century Japanese history
By Spiros X
•Apr 20, 2019
great lecture. I have learn so many for Japanese culture and history.
thx!
By Karolina U
•Oct 25, 2020
Very useful and interesting for me as a East Asian culture specialist :)
By Fatemeh M
•Oct 11, 2024
This course was amazing for knowing the literature of Japan……thank you…
By Kerry A S
•Dec 17, 2023
This is a pearl of a course. I would recommend everyone give it a try.
By Tran T H
•May 19, 2021
甚だ有意義なコースだと思います。それを通して、19世紀に日本での芸術と文化に関する多くの見識がはっきり分かります。ありがとうございました～～
By Carmen S
•Feb 21, 2019
Very interesting introduction to a subject I was very ignorant about!
By Seif A K
•Sep 13, 2021
It was Fabulous, Looking forward to more courses on Japanese Culture