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Italian Design in the 20th Century
Studio Art & Fashion Design Program
Florence, Italy
Dates: 1/12/27 - 4/30/27
Italian Design in the 20th Century
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: TBA/IDES 3204
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
This course explores the masterpieces of Italian design and offers students a broad overview of the creative landscape of the 20th century, highlighting its historical, cultural, and technological context. Through lectures, discussions, and visual analysis, students will gain a deeper understanding of the designers, objects, companies, and artistic movements that contributed to Italy's international reputation. Florence provides the perfect setting to experience first-hand the enduring legacy of Italian artisanship as it is a city of workshops, craftsmanship, and artistic heritage allowing students to visit onsite and discover historic botteghe. The course includes a trip to Milan where students will visit major institutions highlighting the excellence of Italian design.