The American College of the Mediterranean
Master of Arts in Art HistoryAix-en-Provence, France
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The 12-month MAAH program based in France, Spain, and North Africa provides the students with the opportunity to conduct their research and do their internships in various museums in Europe and North Africa. It consists of thirty-six art history credits, six credits of foreign language, and the writing of a Master’s Thesis. The degree is designed to serve as preparation for Ph.D. level study in art history, and graduates will be prepared to work in museums, art galleries, or as teachers and independent guides.
The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) is a U.S. college in Aix-en-Provence, France. ACM is a leader in international education and provides an American-style education with a global focus.
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The MAAH is a forty-two credit, 12 month program consisting of three tracks:
- Art History
- Museum Studies
- Fine Arts
Courses
Art History
- ART/ARH 401: Introduction to Art History: Prehistory to Modern Times
- ART/ARH 500: Methodology and Research in Art History
- ARC/ARH 512: European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology
- ARC/ARH 513: Powers and Identities in the Ancient Mediterranean
- ART/ARH 515: The Master's Forum - Gateway to the Arts of the World: Theory and Practice
- ART/ARH 520: Picasso, Matisse, and the Mediterranean
- ARC/ARH 531: Archaeology, Art, and Architecture of Ancient Provence (in French)
- ART/ARH 540: The Mediterranean and Beyond: Cross-Cultural Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture
- ART/ARH 541: Islamic Art and Architecture in Europe
- ART/ARH 542: Artistic Encounters in the Mediterranean: Cross-Cultural Perspectives in European Art
- ART/ARH 563: Baroque Art and Architecture
- ART/ARH 564: Contemporary Art: Visual Representation of the Mediterranean
- ART/ARH 581: The XIXth Century and French Impressionism
- ART/ARH 582: Cézanne and Van Gogh
- ART/ARH 600: Thesis Research Seminar
Museum Studies
- MSM/ARH 558: Curating Arts in the 21st Century: Challenges and Practices
- MSM/ARH 591: Museums Today: Mission and Challenges (Museology Seminar)
- MSM/ARH 537: History of Museums: From Prehistoric Caves to The Louvre Abu Dhabi
Critical Studies
- ART/ARH/PHI 509 Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar I
- ART/ARH/PHI 510 Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar II
Studio Arts Courses for Fine Arts Track
- ART 505 Painting and Drawing I
- ART 506 Painting and Drawing II
French
Students will be placed at appropriate levels for acquisition.
J-Term
Students will participate in the course of their chosen J-Term seminar.
Internship
ART 741 Art Internship