VN201 PARIS ART AND ARCHITECTURE (Online 4-part Series)

  • 20 Nov 2020
  • 08 Dec 2020
  • 4 sessions
  • 20 Nov 2020, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (CET)
  • 24 Nov 2020, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (CET)
  • 01 Dec 2020, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (CET)
  • 08 Dec 2020, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (CET)
  • Remote Online via Zoom

Registration

  • Session 1-4
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  • WICE Members & Their Guests
    Session 1
    November 20 at 10.00 am
    From the Romans to the Gothic times: Antique Paris, Romanesque and Gothic.
  • WICE Members & Their Guests
    Session 2
    November 24 ​ at 10.00 am
    From François 1er to Louis XIV: Renaissance and the Grand Style (1515 to 1715)
  • WICE Members & Their Guests
    Session 3 - December 1 at 10.00 am
    Regence, Rococo and Neo-classicism (1715 to 1789)
  • WICE Members & Their Guests
    Session 4 - December 8 at 10.00 am
    From Napoleon to Haussmann (1800 to the late 19t​ h​ century)

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From the Romans to the latest modern innovations, Paris architecture covers almost 2000 years of history. The city, once surrounded by a succession of walls, grew from the center towards the outskirts, developing through a spiral fashion. In fact, the most noticeable and historical buildings of the city are still in its very heart. It was François I who imported the elegance of the Renaissance in France. The classical era is one of the most brilliant of Paris’s history, followed by the Rococo and the Neo Classicism. Major changes occurred during the times of Napoleon and Haussmann.

We will explore Paris architecture, its evolution throughout the ages, citing a large number of examples, explaining their architectural specificities, and rediscover the famous ‘city of lights’.

November 20 at 10.00 am
From the Romans to the Gothic times: Antique Paris, Romanesque and Gothic.

November 24 at 10.00 am

From François 1er to Louis XIV: Renaissance and the Grand Style (1515 to 1715)


December 1 at 10.00 am

Regence, Rococo and Neo-classicism (1715 to 1789)


December 8 at 10.00 am
From Napoleon to Haussmann (1800 to the late 19t​ h​ century)

Catherine ESTIVALEZES has been a lecturer with WICE for several years: she guided walking tours in Paris districts, organized visits to museums, held on site lectures at WICE. She has a PhD in American and British history and literature, a professional degree in Art and History. She also teaches in English to future professional guides.

She communicates her passion for art and culture in a simple expressive way.

This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.

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  • Not a member? You may be able to join some events as a nonmember for a small fee which includes a 3-month membership. Please send an email to wice@wice-paris.org if you have questions. We look forward to talking with you.