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Florence, Italy - Course Descriptions - Made in Italy: The History of Italian Design

Course Information

Subject: Art and Design (ARDE), Art History (ARTH)
Number: 2803
Language of Instruction: English

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 90 contact hours, 3 semester credits

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Summary

This course will explore the history of Italian Interior and product Design over the last century and the influence and importance that the "made in Italy" label has had in Europe, the United States and the world. Students will explore the history of Italian Design over the last century through slide lecture, reading assignments and on-site visits to show rooms and museums. Attention will be given to the major artistic, socio-political and technological events and their influence on Italian Design.

Full Description

This course will explore the history of Italian Interior and product Design over the last century and the influence and importance that the "made in Italy" label has had in Europe, the United States and the world. Students will explore the history of Italian Design over the last century through slide lecture, reading assignments and on-site visits to show rooms and museums. Attention will be given to the major artistic, socio-political and technological events and their influence on Italian Design.