FYSMR 66G - Paris

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, drawing millions of visitors annually. What are they drawn by? Images and imaginings of the city—in art, literature, music, film, journalism, architecture, city planning, and more— have built the reputation of Paris as a City of Light, City of Art, and City of Love. In this class, we will explore Paris as portrayed by a diverse range of artists, authors, planners, and creators from France, America, and France’s former colonies, analyze the power of these depictions, and, together, build our own representations of this culturally and historically important city.