カルチャー（歴史） - 青山学院大学

College of Literature
Passing on the "history of infectious diseases" to the future
Professor Wataru Iijima
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that became a global pandemic in 2020 (hereafter referred to as the novel coronavirus) has had a major impact on the world and is threatening to change the very nature of society. The relationship between infectious diseases and humanity can be traced back approximately 10,000 years ago, when agriculture began, wild animals were domesticated, and cities began to be built. Various infectious diseases, including smallpox, have had a major impact on human civilization. Please understand that studying infectious diseases from a historical perspective allows us to understand the world today and envision the future by learning about the past. (Published in 2020)

College of Literature
Changing the way we look at Renaissance art
Professor Chiyori Mizuno
We tend to think of artworks as objects to be appreciated as "beautiful things." However, many pre-modern works were rooted in people's lives and faith, and the images embodied in them do not merely have aesthetic value; they also evoke a wide range of emotions in the viewer, such as reverence, awe, and fascination. This column will introduce the fascinating aspects of appreciating Renaissance art, focusing on the images that were alive in people's "daily lives." (Published in 2018)

College of Literature
Literature supports our lives
Professor Yoichi Hijikata
Recently, based on a one-sided judgment of whether something is "useful to society or not," there has been a tendency to value practical studies and to neglect humanities studies, including literature, calling into question the very existence of humanities studies. In this column, we will explain the significance of studying the humanities using literature as an example, as well as the appeal of literature and the value of reading books. (Published in 2017)

College of Literature
Who is history for?
Professor Hiroshi Sakamoto
"Why do we need to study history?" One of the reasons for studying history is to "understand the process and background that led to events occurring in the world today in order to grasp them." However, perhaps the most important reason for studying history is to understand that history is multifaceted and multifaceted, and to reconstruct one's own view of history. In this column, we will use the figure of Cleopatra as an example to show that there are multiple ways of looking at history, and consider the multifaceted nature of history. We will then explore once again the "significance of studying history." (Published in 2015)

College of Literature
Now it's Shakespeare!
Professor Yasuo Sakuma
Shakespeare is a playwright whose name is probably well known to everyone. He was born and active in the 16th century, but over 400 years have passed since then, and his works are still being performed in countries around the world. What kind of person was Shakespeare, who wrote works that have remained popular throughout the ages? What is the appeal of his works? This column explores Shakespeare's character and the appeal of his works. (Published in 2014)

College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
The connection between the world of sound and psychology
Professor Jun Shigeno
Even without consciously realizing it, sound has various influences on the human mind. This article explores how sound affects the mind and considers how we should live in today's society, where the sound environment has drastically changed compared to the past. (Published in 2012)

School of Cultural and Creative Studies
For the further development of Japanese cinema
Professor Takashi Uchiyama
In recent years, the Japanese film industry as a whole seems to be doing well, but just 30 years ago it was in rock bottom. We look at film as an international industry and ask how it recovered from that rock bottom and what is needed to achieve further growth in the future. (Published in 2012)

College of Literature
The image of Taira no Kiyomori and the Genpei clan in the Tale of the Heike
Professor Shinichi Saeki
The 2012 NHK Taiga drama was "Taira no Kiyomori." While Taira no Kiyomori is portrayed as a hero in the drama, he is depicted as a "villain" in "The Tale of the Heike." This article explores the reasons behind this portrayal and the fate of the Taira clan through the lens of "The Tale of the Heike." (Published in 2012)

Culture (History)