Picasso in Paris

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: 22 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.