Political & Economic History of Europe in the Twentieth Century Studio Art & Fashion Design Program Spring 2025 Semester CEA CAPA & SRISA - Florence

This course offers a comprehensive examination of the History of Europe in the Twentieth century, with a focus on major political-economic processes and events. Through an in-depth analysis, students explore the interconnectedness of European development with national and international contexts, observing the reciprocal influences that shaped the course of history. From the crisis of empires and colonial powers at the dawn of the century to the complexities of contemporary geopolitics, students will scrutinize pivotal moments such as the World Wars, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the fall of the Soviet bloc.

European political doctrines and ideologies such as liberalism, democracy, fascism, Nazism, and Communism, are presented alongside economic systems including capitalism, socialism, single market, and monetary union. Additionally, students examine parallels between Western and Eastern paradigms, aiming to underscore both the disparities and convergences between them.