Field Study Courses 2011-2012

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Northern Renaissance Art in Brussels and Paris

ARTH 199F / 489F
10-17 March 2012
Explore the art of northern France and Belgium and see inspiring artwork from the 15th and 16th centuries. Included: Museums and sites in Flanders, Paris, Bruges, Gent, and Antwerp.
Class numbers: 25198 (ARTH 199F), 25199 (ARTH 489F)
Register by 18 February
Class status: Seats still available

Expatriate Writers in Rome: 1800 to Present

ENGL 288E / 388E
10-17 March 2012
Stay in the historical center of Rome and explore British and American writers who created great works in the eternal city. Included: The Forum, the Colosseum, and Circus Maximus.
Class numbers: 25234 (ENGL 288E), 25235 (ENGL 388E)
Register by 18 February
Class status: Seats still available

History and Culture of Naples

HIST 217F / 317F
14-20 May 2012
Discover the complex metropolis of Naples by studying three major periods in its history - the Greco-Roman, Bourbon, and Post-WWII periods. Included: Church of San Lorenzo, royal palaces of Naples and Caserta, Duomo di Napoli, and an underground tour of Naples.
Register by 22 AprilClass status: Seats still available

Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in Paris

ARTH 199J / 489J
14-20 May 2012
Experience impressionism and Post-impressionism, important movements in painting that changed the direction of art. Included: Museum visits to see artworks by Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Register by 22 AprilClass status: Seats still available

History of Venice

HIST 217K / 317K
20-26 May 2012
Immerse yourself in Venice's fascinating journey from fishing village to the wealthiest mistress of the Mediterranean, filled with intrigue and mystery. Included: Rialto Bridge, Bell Tower of San Marco, Ca' Rezzonico, and the Golden House.
Register by 29 AprilClass status: Seats still available

Cultural History of London II

HIST 217C / 317C
26 May-2 June 2012
Discover the history, art, and architecture of London over the past 400 years that have made it the fascinating city it is today. Included: The Globe Theatre, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, and Royal Albert Hall.
Register by 6 MayClass status: Seats still available

Baroque Art in Rome: An Introduction

ARTH 199H / 489H
26 May-2 June 2012
Learn about the art of the Baroque period, which reflected an obsession with death and martyrdom, a new infinite sense of space, and the exploration of the heavens.
Included: The Vatican and Sistine Chapel, Borghese Museum, and the Capitoline Museum.
Register by 6 MayClass status: Seats still available

Scotland: Culture, Literature, and History

ENGL 288I / 388I
26 May-2 June 2012
Experience beautiful Scotland's vibrant cultural heritage. Discover the cities and landscapes that inspired their achievements in literature and art. Included: Parliament Hall, Lady Stair's House, Dunfermline Abbey, Loch Leven, and sites in Edinburgh and St. Andrews.
Register by 6 MayClass status: Seats still available

Van Gogh: Life and Work (Amsterdam)

ARTH 199M / 489M
28 July-4 August 2012
Rich resources in Amsterdam allow you to discover Van Gogh's impact and follow the artist's development through the study of his paintings. Included: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and works by Seurat, Gauguin, and Ce'zanne.
Register by 8 JulyClass status: Seats still available

Heidelberg Through the Ages

HIST 217J / 317J
4-11 August 2012
Explore the role Heidelberg played as a political and religious center and a focal point of the German romantic and post-romantic movements. Included: The Heidelberg Castle, Heiligenberg,Student Prison, and the Altstadt.
Register by 15 JulyClass status: Seats still available

Berlin: Its History and Art

HIST 217A / 317A
11-18 August 2012
Find out about the fascinating events that made Berlin a thriving city, and learn how its frequent change is reflected in its diverse works of art and world-famous landmarks. Included: The Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and the Brandenburg Gate.
Register by 22 JulyClass status: Seats still available