Lately, in English departments the idea of grouping works of literature by when they were written has started to feel outdated, or at least old-fashioned. This might sound odd since the field is ...

Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by historian Ethan Segal, prior to conducting this lesson. The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with ...

Harlem Renaissance is one of the most iconic periods in American literature, here's why. One of the most influential periods in Black American History post-slavery is the Harlem Renaissance, an ...

Introduction: Why Do We Study the History of Art? -- Western tradition -- Artistic impulse -- Chronology -- Why is art valued? -- Material value -- Intrinsic value -- Religious value -- Nationalistic ...