MUSIC 1820 - Dante and Music

Explores the wide range of music that can be related either directly or indirectly to Dante's influence. First, contemporary musical settings of his poetry and other music of his own time. Second, musical types to which reference is made in his writings. Third, music (particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries) inspired by Dante's works, or related to major themes in his writings. Involves the reading of Dante's major works and various works from classical culture, the study of diverse musical types, thought papers on issues in contemporary culture related to aesthetics and sociology, and finally a creative project.