FR 320 - From François I to François Mitterrand: A Cultural History of Politics and Architecture

Focusing on great works of art and architecture, from the châteaux of the Loire Valley, Fontainebleau and Versailles to the great works of Napoléon, Haussmann and François Mitterrand, we examine the construction of French national identity while investigating the personal and political motives that have driven French heads of state to build a cultural empire with universal aspirations. This course is part of connection 20087 (Culture, Society, and Politics in Early Modern France).

Prerequisites
Before enrolling in a 300-level course, students should have completed at least two of the required courses at the 200-level (FR 235, FR 236, and FR 245). Prerequisites may be waived by the instructor for students with special preparation.

Credits 1

Area
Humanities

Division
Arts and Humanities