The study of fashion is an important conduit for the expression of social identity, political ideas, and aesthetic taste. This course considers the history of style, fashion and dress in France and Italy from a cultural and fashion studies perspective. After a general introduction to models of interpretation and conceptual terms, FREN/ITAL 231 surveys topics in French and Italian fashion design and history from the 1300s to the present day
Units
3
Also Offered As
ITAL 231
Grade Basis
Regular Grades
Course Attributes
Cross Listed
Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies
Gen Ed: Building Connections
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis
Gen Ed: Tier 2 Individuals and Societies