About the Program
Why study abroad in one great European city when you can explore the cultural heritage of both Rome and Paris? In this program, you will move chronologically, starting with the ancient art of the Eternal City, Rome, and ending with the more modernist City of Light, Paris.
You'll explore how art and architecture have affected urban development, life, and culture in two fascinating European capitals. Begin in Rome, where you'll focus on how these cities have developed around the central idea of cultural heritage and patrimony. You'll bridge the gap between Rome and Paris with a multi-day trip to Tuscany, where you'll explore Medieval and Renaissance transitions in the social functions and aesthetics of art and museums.
You will study how art, architecture, and monuments have affected life and culture in Rome and Paris. You will also examine past and current strategies adopted to preserve, enhance, and communicate cultural heritage, and how major challenges facing museums in the 21st century can be addressed.
