Uses the unsurpassed richness of the art museums of Paris as the principal teaching resource. The history of Western Art is studied through the close examination of a limited selection of major works in a variety of media. The works chosen illuminate the political, social and religious contexts of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque and Rococo periods, and the modern epoch. The course has an extra course fee of 35 euros.
From Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020
Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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Monday | 11:20 | 13:00 | C-102 |
Tuesday | 11:20 | 13:00 | C-102 |
Wednesday | 11:20 | 13:00 | C-102 |
Thursday | 11:20 | 13:00 | C-102 |
Investigates the growth patterns of Paris from Roman times through the Second Empire. Studies major monuments, pivotal points of urban design, and vernacular architecture on site. Presents the general vocabulary of architecture, the history of French architecture and urban planning, as well as a basic knowledge of French history to provide a framework for understanding the development of Paris.
From Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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Monday | 14:30 | 18:00 | C-101 |
Tuesday | 14:30 | 18:00 | C-101 |
Wednesday | 14:30 | 18:00 | C-101 |
Thursday | 14:30 | 18:00 | C-101 |
Discusses the stylistic and thematic concerns of Manet, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, and Renoir, in the context of artistic theory and practice in mid-19th-century France. Analyzes the art of Gauguin, Van Gogh, CÈzanne, and Seurat as responses to impressionism. Classes at the Musee d'Orsay are scheduled regularly. AH 1020 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite.
From Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020
Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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Monday | 13:40 | 15:20 | C-505 |
Tuesday | 13:40 | 15:20 | C-505 |
Wednesday | 13:40 | 15:20 | C-505 |
Thursday | 13:40 | 15:20 | C-505 |
Internships are commonly pursued in galleries, museums, art auction houses or cultural institutions, but can also be completed in a variety of other institutions depending on students’ interests and initiative. The University cannot guarantee placement in an internship, but will provide assistance with the internship search. Junior standing is recommended as well as early contact with the Internship Office for registration purposes. Internships may be taken for 0, 1 or 4 credits. Students may do more than one internship, but internship credit cannot cumulatively total more than 4 credits.
From Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020
Paris and its surroundings will be used as the model for this introductory painting class. This exceptional setting has inspired artists for centuries, and students will work outside as well as study the wealth of images of Paris to develop their artistic possibilities and choose a direction for themselves. Initially, basic drawing and painting techniques will be taught with an emphasis on how to convey space, light, and volume to capture the beauty of the city. Progressively, students will be encouraged to paint in a more personal and expressive manner. Oil paint is recommended, but other media are welcome.
The course has an extra course fee of 49 euros.
From Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020
Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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Monday | 09:00 | 13:00 | C-501 |
Wednesday | 09:00 | 13:00 | C-501 |
topics change each semester
From Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020
Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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Tuesday | 09:00 | 13:00 | C-501 |
Thursday | 09:00 | 13:00 | C-501 |
Topics vary every semester
From Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020
Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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Tuesday | 13:40 | 17:40 | C-302 |
Thursday | 13:40 | 17:40 | C-302 |
A Senior Project is an independent study representing a Major Capstone Project that needs to be registered using the Senior Project registration form.
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