Course curriculum

  • 1

    Day 1. Impressionism, Sensation, and Debussy

    • Introduction to Debussy

    • Debussy’s “Nuages” and Impressionism

    • Impressionism and optical sensation

    • Laloy on Impressionism
  • 2

    Day 2. Consciousness, Psychological States, and Debussy

    • Music inspired by specific images or literary ideas.

    • Currents in psychology: Bain’s associationism
  • 3

    Day 3. Discussion Prep

    • Points to ponder