Haute Couture in France: History of Style & Fashion
France
Term: Spring
Dates: Call CEA or visit our website.
Description:
We have come a long way from our ancient and basic need to protect ourselves from the cold and from our earliest biblical impulse to hide our nakedness. The fig leaf is but one, old testament to our basic desire for 'dressing up'. But across this modern age, most of us can now dress for pointed social, cultural and psychological purposes. And this we do - often with a vengeance - in a subtle and complex effort to affirm our values and aspired social rank, to dissimulate our many fears and insecurities, and often to proclaim our anger and attendant political agenda. And Haute Couture - the industry of luxury fashion, design and dressing up - has always been at in the spot light of this fascinating social phenomenon. To trace this evolution in fashion and style, this course is designed as a survey of the past 200 years of designing, making, wearing and commenting upon the clothes we wear. You will begin by tracing out the origins of Haute Couture by threading your way back into late 17th century aristocratic circles and their social customs of dress. You continue your historical exploration by analyzing the fabric of 18th and 19th century bourgeois mentality, sensibility and insecurity. Taken together, these early fashion and stylistic efforts help you unravel the complexities and diverse impulses of 20th century fashion designers and their creations.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Art History
- Fashion Design
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Cost in US$: Call CEA or visit our website for current prices
Cost Include Description:
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Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to France
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Scholarships are Available. Multiple scholarship opportunities are available. Visit our financing section for more information.
Application Process Involves:
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
CEA - Cultural Experiences Abroad's Mission Statement: CEA's Mission is to create and facilitate opportunities for personal growth and global understanding through quality international education and cultural experiences.
Year Founded: 1996
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