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Course Description

The Lady and the Unicorn: Tapestries of Medieval France | Discover medieval culture, literature and philosophy by examining The Lady and The Unicorn, six tapestries from the Musée de Cluny in Paris which tell stories of passion, power and love. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Examine the culture and philosophies of French society in the 1500’s during the historical Medieval period of France; Identify the history of Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry creation and the methods used to preserve the six tapestries; List four hidden clues found in the tapestries that represent the culture in Medieval society and two of the theories for the unusual depictions; Describe the interpretation of the sixth tapestry “A Mon Seul Desir” and detail its representation as a sixth sense; Discuss the value of Historical Art as a tool to explore historical culture and practices.
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Section Title
Online | The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries of Medieval France
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Oct 05, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 04, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Marcy Gouge

Section Notes

Online | The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries | The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries from the Musee de Cluny in Paris tell stories of passion, power, and love in the sixteenth century. Discover Medieval culture, literature, and philosophy by examining the six tapestries woven in Flanders, Belgium. Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 901.
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