FRE 435 On Beauty
In this course, students examine varied approaches to the production and analysis of beauty by French and Francophone artists and critics. It allows students to connect their knowledge of French to several areas of academic interest, including literature, design, Franco-Asian studies, and philosophy. The class will treat texts by writers such as Honoré de Balzac, Michel Foucault, François Cheng, and Muriel Barbery. In addition, we will study the pursuit of beauty through analysis of various spaces, including gardens and interiors.