The Culture of the Gatsby Era

Baz Luhrmann’s recently released movie based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel The Great Gatsby has sent contemporary culture into a 1920’s frenzy. From fashion to wedding themes, trends are becoming more and more inspired by the decade. Join us this season for the Lifelong Learning Series and enjoy an in-depth look at this fascinating decade defined by jazz, flappers and lavish celebrations.  Five distinguished scholars will explore the culture of the 1920’s and explore topics including art, music, fashion, literature and film.

Art of the Twenties on October 1
Presented by Lewis Kachur, Associate Professor of Art History, Kean University

Fashion of the Twenties on October 8
Presented by Nancy Deihl, Director of M.A. Program in Costume Studies, New York University

Music of the Twenties on October 15
Presented by Will Friedwald, Author and Music Critic

Literature of the Twenties on October 22
Presented by Dr. Laura Winters, Professor of Literature, The College of St. Elizabeth and Drew University

Film of the Twenties on October 29
Presented by Alexios Lydikis, Assistant Professor of Literature, Montclair State University


5-week course 
Class Held:  10/1/2013 - 10/29/2013