Courses are taught in English. In general, classes meet weekday mornings and include two field trips a week. Evening lectures, receptions, and a group excursion are included. Participants prepare for this challenging academic experience through advance reading. Credit is optional, but full participation is expected from all enrollees.
Enrollment is limited.
In addition to traditional art criticism, attention is also paid to the role of psychology and semiotics in the interpretation of paintings. In this course you study the works of Zola, Baudelaire, Apollinaire, Debussy, Stravinsky, Braque, Picasso, and others. The influences that produced such a cultural flowering and the interdependence among poetry, music, painting, and literature are examined. Class sessions include slides, music, and video. Paris is called the City of Light not only because of its long history of intellectual and cultural brilliance, but also because of its rich architectural heritage.