Modern Art in London

The international multi-media collection of Tate Modern in London is organized around four major themes that form the framework of our study of modern arts and architecture, with full commentary and references in the English language. Any student who completes assignments is able to participate successfully. There are no prerequisites.

We study traditional Landscape in the National Gallery, Turner in the Clore Gallery, Russian and Post-Impressionists in the Courtauld Gallery, as springboard for modern concepts of Landscape in Tate Modern, which include new explorations of Matter and Environment, the world we live in.  The other three themes of Tate Modern follow a similar continuum of study, from the past to the modern, as does our study of architecture, from classical forms of our museums, reinterpreted in modern extensions, to new technology and materials, realized as new textures and shapes. 

Instructor:  Dr. Claire Baker 

Requirements
ARTH 199C - Students must attend all lectures, all museum sessions, all walks, take two quizzes, keep a daily journal to be handed in, and complete the final examination on the last day of class.   This course is open to all students who have successfully completed at least twelve semester hours of university study.
ARTH 489C - In addition to lower level requirements, a project report is presented on the last day.

Advanced Reading:  On the first day, bring summary comments on reading from a text, or from internet, about modern arts and/or architecture that interested you personally. Identify sources.

The Field Study course is applicable to upper-or lower-level course in art history, humanities, or elective credit.

Registration
Tuition for a three-semester-hour course must be paid to the Maryland field representative at your education center.  Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid are applicable toward tuition. 

Textbooks
TATE MODERN the handbook. £17.00, about $30.00.  All participants. Purchase in London.
Tate Gallery Publishing Limited, Milbank, London SW1P 4RG
TEXT for upper-level project report: Purchase in London. Estimate £10.00

Additional costs:
Estimated added costs special exhibitions £20.00.  Week bus, tube pass, Zone I, recommended.

Accommodations and Transportation
First class meeting:  .     

Final Class meeting ends:  

Bring Maryland student identification card stating art student.  Add picture.

Accommodations: (Students should make reservations)
VICTORY SERVICES CLUB, British club, open to US military and civilians I.D.
LOW COST ACCOMMODATION IN CENTRAL LONDON, near Navy Building.
Basic single rooms.  Bathroom down the hall.  Bring bathrobe or long towel wraparound.
Reservations held until 3 October. Rooms probably available later, but cannot be assured.
Return deposit possible up to 48 hours before first day

RESERVATION NUMBER:  Dr Baker. 

Prices for 7 nights for single rooms, shared baths.  (Double rooms also available):  
Standard single rooms. 
With English breakfast £227.50.  Without breakfast £183.40.

A few (only 6) small rooms  
With English breakfast £189.     Without breakfast £144.90
    

Single room, en suite.     
With English breakfast £296.  Without £258
Officer rank/Civilian with I.D. about 10% higher.  

Civilians membership: £15.00
Credit cards or direct debit acceptable             Single or double en suite also available.

Address:     63/79 Seymour Street, London W2 2HF, UK.  Near Marble Arch Tube Station. 

Tel:  +44 (0) 207 616 8335

Fax:  +44 (0) 207 402 9496

Email:  res@vsc.co.uk

Arrival time - Noon, or later.   Departure time - 1000AM.   Luggage storage is possible.
Participants need not stay here.  Travel Agencies also have recommendations of good value. 

Important!
Before completing travel plans, it is the student's responsibility to verify with their field representative or the Field Study Office in Heidelberg that the course will be offered on the dates indicated and/or has materialized.  A fee of 100 will be charged to students who cancel from the Field Study course after the registration deadline.

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