Modern and Contemporary Art in France

FRENCH 416A

Based on the following five units: liberation from tradition, subversion and experimentation, art and society, the new methods and new places of art, and icons of the 20th century. On these premises, course will follow in chronological order, offering a panorama of principal movements in modern and contemporary art in France (Fauvism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Neo-realism etc.) Goal of the sessions, based on specific works, will aim to re-enroll these movements in their artistic and social context. Taught in French through Duke-in-France Program.
Curriculum Codes
  • CCI
  • FL
  • ALP
Typically Offered
Occasionally