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Art and Art History

Fundamental Aspects of Spanish Art

This course is an introduction to art in Spain over the past five hundred years, focusing on certain key topics and periods that help to map out the particular nature of Spanish artistic culture. Special emphasis will be placed on the works of artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí and Miró. This course includes visits to the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Borzemisa Museums.

Modern Art and Architecture in Spanish Cities

This course is an introduction to modern architecture through the study of great buildings and city development in Spain, mainly in Madrid and Barcelona. Based on a framework of knowledge about the development of world modern architecture, focussing on outstanding architects and works from the last decades of the 19th Century up to the present day. Particular emphasis will be placed on the works of Gaudi, Saenz de Oiza, Moneo and Calatrava, and other buildings by famous European and American architects.

Art in Spain (June & July)

This course is an introduction to art in Spain over the past five hundred years, focusing on certain key topics and periods that help to map out the particular nature of Spanish artistic culture. Special emphasis will be placed on the works of artists as Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí and Miró.