EMU APA Art in Paris

Paris is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and the inspiration for generations of artists and students. It is a contemporary city yet wears two-thousand years of civilization comfortably. Our 14-day trip will open the doors to this amazing place, giving you a special, personal view into the art, the fascinating culture and amazing past of Paris.

After arriving and orientation, we will begin our visit with the world’s greatest museum – the Louvre, exploring works of major artists such as Michelangelo, DaVinci, Vermeer, Delacroix and Raphael. Since the Louvre is really four museums in one, our visit will include an overview of the museum itself, its great painting collections, its sculpture, architecture and history. It is a place you will want to return to more than once.

Notre Dame is the spiritual center of France. The cathedral draws pilgrims from all over the world. No one can ignore this heroic survivor of the Middle Ages with its soaring buttresses and, awe-inspiring interior, illuminated by its three, immense rose windows.

The Musee d’Orsay holds an exciting collection of art from the 19^th century. We will study the works of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Degas, Rodin, Manet, Monet and more. Housed in a former railway station, the Orsay is a beautifully designed space. The Rodin Museum holds a rich collection of the sculptor’s work as well as that of Camille Claudel and others. The Cluny is a jewel of a museum housed in one of Paris’s finest medieval buildings. It has a large collection of art from the Roman period through the middle ages. Paris is a center for modern art as well. The famous Pompidou Museum, with its pipes on the outside, is a huge draw, as is the Musee Picasso.

Paris also has a fascinating underworld. The Abby of St. Denis contains the elegant sculpted tombs of the kings and queens of France. It is also the birthplace of Gothic architecture. We will experience the same effects of light that inspired Abbot Suger when he ordered the great ribbed vaults built eight centuries ago. Venturing across Paris, we will visit a necropolis of the people – Pere Lachaise Cemetery,

filled with the graves of the famous and forgotten. The list of “residents” is long but includes Abelard and Heloise, Modigliani, Balzac, Oscar Wilde, Chopin and Jim Morrison. Finally, for those who dare, we will descend underground to visit one of the strangest places in the city, the Catacombs.

Finally, we will take advantage of our central location in Paris to travel to several important places in the surrounding countryside. These include Versailles, once the home of King Louis the XIV, Chartres, two hours away by train, which is considered the most beautiful and best-preserved of Gothic cathedrals. As well as a special trip to Monet’s gardens at Giverny. Much more will be covered as we immerse ourselves in two solid weeks of activity.

While every day will be a new adventure, we will be sure to allow some time for independent, personal exploration and enjoyment of this extraordinary, incredible city.

May 18 Arrive in Paris – explore the neighborhood, the Metro, evening tour of the city including the Eiffel Tower.

May 20 Medieval Paris (part 1) - St. Michel, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie and St. Chapelle.

May 24 The Underworld – The royal necropolis of the Abbey of St. Denis, Pere Lachaise Cemetery and the Catacombs

May 25 Modern Art to Cutting Edge - the Pompidou Center Museum of Modern Art and the Cartier Foundation

Other possible sites and activities: Montmartre, Museum of Photography, Museum of the City of Paris, Carnavalet Museum, National Archives, The River and Bridges, Parks and Gardens, Roman Paris, Gobelins Tapestry, Fontainebleu, Chateau de Vincennes.

This course will explore the art, architecture, culture and history of Paris. Students will research and visit a range of sites in and around Paris, including art museums, galleries, monuments and buildings. Class will begin on the EMU main campus one week prior to leaving the U.S. to begin the academic preparations for the trip as well as gain some understanding of the language and culture necessary for a successful visit. This course will count as an art studio elective, art history elective or as general education credit; 3 undergraduate or 2 graduate credit hours.

Art in Paris 2007– Estimated Costs

Program Fee - $1695 (*see below for estimated total costs)

Price includes:

Accommodation at a Paris hotel, double occupancy, private bath

Metro pass (unlimited use of subway and bus)

Side trips to Chartres Cathedral, Giverny and the Chateau de Versailles

Gallery talks and tours of selected museum collections including the Louvre, Orsay,

Pompidou, Rodin, and Picasso

Breakfast

Reduced admission to museums

Personal, guided exploration tours of Paris – the great monuments and the little known

wonders

Health insurance

Taxes, tips and gratuities

International student ID

Pre-travel preparation on language, food, money, getting around, etc.

Unforgettable experiences and lifetime memories

Price does not include:

Air fare

Most meals

Personal expenses

EMU Tuition and fees

*Estimated costs for Art in Paris

Program fee: $1695

Meals: $500

Airfare: $1000

Tuition and fees: $700

Personal expenses - $100+

Faculty leaders:

Professor Richard Rubenfeld

Richard.rubenfeld@emich.edu

Professor Thomas Venner

Tom.venner@emich.edu

Eligibility:

All participants must be minimum 18 years of age. Registration for Art in Paris course required (credit or audit).

Apply today!

Early application deadline: February 15, 2007

Application to this program by the early deadline is highly encouraged. Students who are applying for financial aid should use the study abroad financial aid planner, and submit FAFSAs to the Office of Financial Aid by February 15.

Final application deadline: March 15, 2007

Return completed applications to:

Academic Programs Abroad

103 Boone Hall

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Telephone: 734.487.2424 or 800.777.3541

fax: 734.487.4377

E-mail: Programs Abroad