Check this page frequently for course announcements, updates, and extra credit opportunities. Click "follow by email" in the right-hand frame to receive an email any time this page is updated.

This page is best viewed in Safari but is still fully functional in other browsers.

Readings

This section of the web page contains an archive of readings from various semesters' versions of this course. Please consult the syllabus and announcements to determine which of these readings you will need to complete each week. You are, of course, welcome to read any additional texts that pique your curiosity.

(You must have an NYU Net ID to view the links in this section.)

 I. Stones and Bones
(No readings prior to the first class meeting.)

 II. Textiles

Iberia (Fall 2012) 


Latin America (Fall 2012)

Iberia (Spring 2012)
Excerpts from Amadís de Gaula in English and in Spanish



 III. Boats

Iberia (Fall 2012)

Latin America (Fall 2012) 

Iberia (Spring 2012)
On the Sea
Sailing Away, Riding Away or Se alejaron por mar y a caballo


 IV. Icons, Relics and Crosses

Iberia (Fall 2012)



Latin America (Fall 2012)


V. Bodies

Iberia (Fall 2012)



Latin America (Fall 2012)

 VI. Food
Iberia (Fall 2012)

Latin America (Fall 2012)

Iberia (Spring 2012)
Preface to The Food of Spain

VII. Paper, Parchment and Other Writing Materials

Iberia (Fall 2012)


Latin America (Fall 2012)

Iberia (Spring 2012)