MSM/ARH 337 History of Museums: From Prehistoric Caves to the Louvre Abu Dhabi

Liberal Arts & Business Program
Aix-en-Provence, France

Dates: 8/30/22 - 12/15/22

Liberal Arts & Business

MSM/ARH 337 History of Museums: From Prehistoric Caves to the Louvre Abu Dhabi

MSM/ARH 337 History of Museums: From Prehistoric Caves to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: MSM/ARH 337
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: This course is suitable for an undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least 3 semesters of College-level course work. Successful completion of ENG 101 or equivalent, and 6 credit hours above the 100-level (introductory) in cultural studies, history, sociology, art history, or the humanities are strongly recommended; or instructor permission.

DESCRIPTION

Housing artworks and objects from all over the world and from all eras, museums carry the memory of humanity. In the past, however, these works were displayed in various locations and settings such as nature, tombs, temples, churches, palaces, world fairs and private dwellings. To understand better what is displayed in today's museums, this course rereads History of art in relation to their original locations, then explores how their significance is being redefined in today's exhibitions.


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