Giuliana RizzoOverview
The Fool is an ancient figure who invites us to consider the space of incongruity and change. The Fool is always an outsider, but also a jester, surprising us with the purpose of laughter and a renewed and widened view of the world around us.
In this course, we will explore the Fool as a personification of art, as a breaker of norms, and as an inspiration for a better understanding of the world.
Who Should Apply
>> For people interested in the discussion of archetypes and their influence on the individual and society.
>> For people interested in medieval and Renaissance literature and its connection with the Carnivalesque.
>> For people interested in the dynamics and purpose of humor.
Learning Outcomes
>> What is the Fool Archetype
>> The incarnations of the Fool in history and literature
>> The differences between the archetype of the Fool and the Trickster
>> The themes of medieval Carnival and the spirit of the Carnivalesque (referencing M. Bakhtin’s literary theory)
>> Perspectives on laughter as a creative act and as a tool to understand reality