Modernism in France, 1880-1940

  France

Cannes

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 25 - July 20

Description: This program is an in-depth examination of the modern movement in French art from Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, and Cubism to Surrealism. Through lectures, discussions, and field trips to museums in Nice, St. Tropez, Aix-en-Provence, and St. Paul-de-Vence, the course will focus on artists who painted on the French Riviera, including Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, and Léger. The program is located at the historic Château de La Napoule four miles from Cannes on the Mediterranean. Students will live in the Château or on its grounds in the beaux-arts Villa Marguerite.

Highlights: This program provides an excellent opportunity to explore modern pieces in person via the many museums in the south of France. Some proposed trips are listed below.

* Château-Musée Renoir, Cagnes-sur-mer
* Picasso Museum
* Atelier Cézanne and Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence
* Musée Annonciade, St. Tropez
* Musée Matisse, Nice
* Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MaMAC), Nice
* Fondation Maeght, St. Paul-de-Vence
* Matisse Chapelle du Rosaire, Vence
* Villa Ephrussi-Rothschild, St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat
* Musée Léger, Biot

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available. Please contact us for more details.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home