CULTURAL HISTORY

The aim of this course is to study the European early modern history through the cultural and political uses of colors and its influence in Western society, literature and culture.

Based on arguments described above, the student is expected to be
- able to consolidate the acquisition of the key concepts of modern history
- able to critically interpret the use of theoretical concepts in the study of specific realities and in the interpretation of sources.

General knowledge of European modern history.

The content will concern the relations between color theory, society, culture and politics in early modern history. In particular
1. the unexpected variety of ways in which the discussion on colors was transmitted
2. the impact of color theory on the society and economy.
3. the birth of the cultural history.

For all students:
1) Alessandro Arcangeli, "Che cos'è la storia culturale", Roma, Carocci 2007

2) a text of your choice:
- Michel Pastoureau, "Nero. Una storia culturale", Ponte alle Grazie, 2021
- Michel Pastoureau, "Rosso. Una storia culturale", Ponte alle Grazie, 2021
- Michel Pastoureau, "Giallo. Una storia culturale", Ponte alle Grazie, 2019
- Michel Pastoureau, "Verde. Una storia culturale", Ponte alle Grazie, 2022
- Michel Pastoureau, "Bianco. Una storia culturale", Ponte alle Grazie, 2022
- Michel Pastoureau, "Blu. Una storia culturale", Ponte alle Grazie, 2022

3) Gianluca Simeoni e altri, "Le Memorie di Casanova: 200 anni di intrighi, censure, misteri", Ronzani editore 2022

Oral examination. International students please contact the professor for further details and English texts.

Frontal lesson, PowerPoint, online sources, Moodle, Podcast design

Italian

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development