Module #1 Introduction to the Course Overview of the course and its objectives, exploring the significance of the French Revolution in art and literature
Module #2 Background to the Revolution Historical context of the French Revolution, its causes, and key events
Module #3 The Art of Revolution Introduction to the art of the French Revolution, including propaganda, symbolism, and iconography
Module #4 Jacques-Louis David:The Revolutionary Artist In-depth analysis of Davids art, including his neoclassical style and revolutionary themes
Module #5 The Age of Enlightenment in Literature Exploration of key Enlightenment thinkers, such as Rousseau and Voltaire, and their influence on revolutionary ideas
Module #6 The Literature of Revolution Introduction to the literary movements of the French Revolution, including Romanticism and Realism
Module #7 The Poetry of Revolution Analysis of poems by writers such as André Chénier and Parny, exploring themes of liberty, equality, and fraternity
Module #8 The Novel of Revolution Examination of novels such as Rousseaus La Nouvelle Héloïse and Chateaubriands Atala, exploring revolutionary themes and ideas
Module #9 Women Writers and the Revolution Analysis of the role of women writers, such as Madame de Staël and Olympe de Gouges, in shaping revolutionary discourse
Module #10 The Visual Representation of Revolution Exploration of the visual representation of the Revolution, including prints, caricatures, and posters
Module #11 The symbolism of the Tricolor In-depth analysis of the Tricolor flag and its symbolism in revolutionary art and literature
Module #12 The Cult of the Supreme Being Examination of the Cult of the Supreme Being, a deistic movement that emerged during the Revolution
Module #13 The Art of Portraiture Analysis of portraiture during the Revolution, including images of key figures such as Louis XVI and Maximilien Robespierre
Module #14 The Visual Representation of Women Exploration of the visual representation of women during the Revolution, including images of liberty, equality, and female citizenship
Module #15 The Revolution in Music Introduction to the music of the French Revolution, including patriotic songs and revolutionary hymns
Module #16 Theater and Revolution Examination of the role of theater in shaping revolutionary discourse and ideas
Module #17 The Art of Caricature Analysis of the use of caricature during the Revolution, including the work of artists such as Honoré Daumier
Module #18 The Legacy of the Revolution in Art and Literature Exploration of the lasting impact of the French Revolution on art and literature, including its influence on subsequent movements and styles
Module #19 Romanticism and the Revolution Analysis of the relationship between Romanticism and the French Revolution, including the work of writers such as Victor Hugo
Module #20 Realism and the Revolution Examination of the relationship between Realism and the French Revolution, including the work of writers such as Gustave Flaubert
Module #21 The Revolution in Contemporary Art and Literature Exploration of the ongoing influence of the French Revolution on contemporary art and literature
Module #22 The Global Impact of the Revolution Analysis of the global impact of the French Revolution, including its influence on art and literature in other countries
Module #23 The Revolution and Modernity Examination of the relationship between the French Revolution and modernity, including its influence on modern art and literature
Module #24 The Revolution and Memory Exploration of how the French Revolution has been remembered and commemorated in art and literature
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The French Revolution in Art and Literature career
