BART 92A18 - Le Havre, A Creative Playground

Even though the first Salon de l’impressionnisme took place in Paris in 1874, the artistic movement that led to the art world as we know it is inextricably linked to Normandy, and, especially to Le Havre. Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise - the artwork that gave Impressionism its name - was painted here, in Monet’s hometown. But this masterpiece would not have existed without another local painter: Eugene Boudin. And the story goes on! From Charles Alexandre Lesueur, one of the founding fathers of natural history illustration to the architectural experiments by William Cargill and his Art Nouveau buildings, and later, Auguste Perret, Oscar Niemeyer, or Jean Nouvel, this city inspired major artists. Alternating between theoretical and practical sessions, the course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the local art scene, both past and present.

At the end of the course, the student is expected to:

1°) Become familiar with the history of Le Havre – from both a general and an artistic point of view

2°) Understand the main artistic movements and figures linked to the city

3°) Find a way to share such knowledge with their fellow students

To validate the course, the student is expected to pass the following assignments:

1°) Writing a statement of intent describing their vision for the final assignment (2500 signs) – 25%

2°) Writing a portion of the final assignment (which may take the form of an audioguide or a leaflet) – 50%

3°) Taking an active part in the final assignment (If required : recording the audioguide, suggesting a soundtrack and/or the sound design, dialogue editing,…) 25%