HUMN-4150 (3) The Decameron and the Age of Realism

Analyzes the rise of realism in 13th and 14th century Italian literature and parallel manifestations in the visual arts. Focuses on Boccaccio's Decameron and contemporary realistic prose and poetry with emphasis on gender issues and medieval cultural diversity. Taught in English. Same as ITAL 4150. Approved for arts and science core curriculum: literature and the arts or human diversity. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).