Art of the 1600s (e.g., Rembrandt, Rubens, Caravaggio, Bernini, Poussin) represents a highpoint in artists' ability and interest in conveying "the passions of the soul" through the actions of the body. The range of feelings represented had never been broader than at this time. We will distinguish the individual from the conventional poses (e.g., for melancholy or admiration), track how long the conventional poses had been in use, and consider which poses, if any, were favored by individual artists (e.g., Caravaggio's repeated use of a pointing gesture). Requirements: 5-minute oral report, 30- to 40-minute oral report on the same material as the 25-page paper (half due mid-way through the semester, the whole paper at the end). Enrollment limited to 12. Preference given to majors.