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Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century Freie Universität Berlin

Highlights
Tuition fee
1550 EUR / full
1550 EUR / full
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Tuition fee
1550 EUR / full
1550 EUR / full
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Duration
28 days
Duration
28 days
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Campus location
Berlin, Germany
Campus location
Berlin, Germany
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century course at Freie Universität Berlin will introduce Berlin’s outstanding art collections, with their wide range of masterpieces from late medieval times to the present day.

Overview

Key facts

  • We shall focus throughout on the particular circumstances that shaped the production and reception of German art, especially during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. During this long period, the formation of a German nation state and the problematic notion of a German national identity became intimately connected to the question of a German style and artistic ‘expression’.
  • A special focus will be given to the "Art of the two Germanys" between 1945 and 1989. We shall explore Germany’s vibrant art history by focusing on works by artists like Martin Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer, Caspar David Friedrich, Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Adolph Menzel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Otto Dix, Joseph Beuys and Anselm Kiefer.
  • Field trips for this Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century course at Freie Universität Berlin include the following museums and galleries in Berlin: Deutsches Historisches Museum, the Gemäldegalerie, the Museum of Photography, the Brücke Museum, the National galleries, and the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum.
  • Housing
  • Wheelchair-accessible housing is available upon request. Please see our website for a full description of the furnished single-occupancy studio apartment and note that the registration deadline for this housing option is one month before the regular registration deadline!
  • About FUBiS
  • The Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) is an intensive, academic program through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions. FUBiS sessions run for three to six weeks and take place both in summer and winter.
  • Courses
  • Students can choose between subject courses (mostly taught in English) and German language and culture courses. The 50+ subject courses are offered within the fields of Architecture, Art History, Politics, Law, History, Media Studies, Economics, Sustainability, Literature, Philosophy, Film, and Music. German language and culture courses are available for up to five different levels of proficiency.
  • Field Trips
  • Field trips are an integral part of all our courses. In addition, FUBiS offers excursions such as to the Berlin Reichstag building (seat of the German Parliament) and a guided tour through the underworlds of Berlin, or a day trip to Potsdam. 

Programme Structure

Topics include:

  • Art and National Identity
  • The Middle Ages and the Renaissance: From Prague to Nuremberg and Wittenberg
  • The 19th Century: Romanticism, Historicism and Realism
  • Light and the Discovery of Photography
  • The 20th Century I - The Avantgardes
  • The 20th Century II - From the Avantgardes to "Degenerate Art"
  • The 20th Century III - Contemporary Art and the German Past

Audience

Student Testimonials

  • "I've obtained new perspectives and insights throughout the course and it's really good for my development!"
  • "I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time and every penny of my money felt well spent on this class."
  •  "Overall, the professor was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable about the subjects and created a very comfortable learning environment."
  • "The course was comprehensive, straight-forward, and incredibly well taught and the excursions presented were incredible as well. I'm so grateful to have taken this class."

Lecturers

Instructor: Dr. Matthias Vollmer

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 28 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

6 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Berlin, Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Students must be at least 18 years of age and should have completed at least one year of higher education (college or university) at the beginning of the FUBiS program. However, registrants to the FUBiS program do not have to be enrolled in any program at the point of their registration. FUBiS also accepts registrations by adult learners and professionals. Please note that credits can only be awarded if you are currently/ have been enrolled at a university.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1550 EUR / full
    1550 EUR / full
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    1550 EUR / full
    1550 EUR / full

Additional Details

  • Course fee: € 1,550 (incl. program fee and tuition)
  • Housing fee: € 450 (optional)

Living costs

Berlin

Germany
836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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