Course at a Glance
Course: ARTH 489L Picasso in Paris
Class and Credits: ARTH 489L Picasso in Paris (3 credits)
Location: Paris, France
Start Date: 5 February, 2025
End Date: 4 March, 2025
On-site in Paris: 14 - 17 February, 2025
Register By: 24 January, 2025
Highlights:
- The Art of Picasso
- The Art of Matisse
- African Art
- The History of Paris
- Centre Pompidou
- The Louvre
- Guided Walking Tour of Montmartre
Tuition and Fees
- $750 Undergraduate 3-credit hour tuition cost
- $350 Field Study Additional Fee (museum/ticket fees, excursions)
- Not included: Meals, transportation to and from the location, lodging
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Picasso in the heart of Paris.
Explore Picasso's masterpieces up close, visit iconic sites that inspired his work, and gain a deep understanding of his revolutionary artistic vision.
The nineteen-year-old Spaniard first came to Paris in 1900. Alongside other groundbreaking Paris-based artists such as Matisse, Braque, Brancusi, Modigliani, and poets including Apollinaire, Cocteau, and Stein, Picasso would challenge conventional artistic norms and redefine the boundaries of representation and expression.
In this field study course in Paris, we will explore the innovations of Picasso in the context of the Paris milieu at the dawn of a new century–a dynamic mix of international cultures, dance halls, theaters, galleries, cafes, literary salons, and the first cinemas.
Journey with us through the winding streets of the neighborhoods where Picasso and his fellow artists gathered. Visit the Louvre, where Picasso found inspiration. Study the evolution of Picasso's style at the Picasso Museum. Trace the impact of Picasso across generations at the Pompidou Center.
Enroll today to explore the world of Picasso in one of the most exciting European cities–Paris.
Topics include:
- The History of Paris
- The Roots of Modern Art
- Abstraction and Surrealism
- Collage and Cubism
- The Rivalry of Matisse and Picasso
- Postcolonial Perspectives on Modern Art
- The Intersection of Picasso's Art and his Controversial Personal Life
- Debates over so-called "artistic genius" and moral character
- Picasso's Influence on Writers
- The Patronage of Leo and Gertrude Stein
Faculty member: Dr. Eva Heisler, e-mail eva.heisler@umgc.edu
May apply toward upper- or lower-level courses for art history, humanities, or electives.
Course Details
Schedule
The official course start date is February 5, 2025. Students will gain access to the online classroom one week prior to the start of the course and should take a virtual walk-through to become familiar with the content and syllabus. On-site dates in Paris are February 14 - 17 (four days). Students must be in Paris on 14 February for the first on-site meeting. The class will meet via Zoom on February 7 & 28, 1800-2100 CET.
Day 1 - Friday, 14 February
- Musée National Picasso
- The Carnavalet Museum (The History of Paris)
Day 2 - Saturday, February 15
- Centre Pompidou
- L'Atelier Brancusi
Day 3 - Sunday, 16 February
- Guided Walking Tour of Montmartre
- Musée d'Orsay
Day 4 - Monday, 17 February
- The Louvre
Registration Details
You may register for the 3 credit field study course with your local program coordinator or online at MyUMGC. Tuition assistance or financial aid can be applied toward tuition costs. For more information, contact the UMGC Field Study Office at CIV +49-(0)631-534-800, or e-mail fieldstudies-europe@umgc.edu.
Before completing your travel plans, please verify with your local program coordinator or the Field Study Office at UMGC Europe Headquarters that the course will be held as scheduled. If you drop/withdraw from a field study course after the registration deadline, you will be charged a fee of $100. A one-credit hour field study will be charged the amount equal to the pre-purchased tickets. Please see the additional field study fee.
How is a field study course different from a regular course?
A field study course packs all of the 48 contact-hours of other courses into adventure-filled days on location, so you can earn one to three credits at an accelerated pace. In addition, rather than taking place in an education center, a field study course takes place in a historical European city where the subject being studied has its roots. You will visit historical sites and museums as well as participate in lectures that bring it all together for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Helpful Hints
Before you leave:
- Contact your travel agency concerning insurance coverage for cancellations.
- Contact your health insurance company for information concerning coverage at your destination.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of your destination country.
- Check the weather forecast for your destination.
- Obtain city maps for your destination.
- Leave contact information with people at home who may need to reach you during the course.
- Make sure your legal affairs are in order and leave a short-term power of attorney with someone you trust.
- Make two photocopies of your passport and the contents of your wallet--leave one copy at home and bring the other with you.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Resources page.