• Check In: July 1
• First Day of Class: July 2
• Last Day of Class: July 27
• Check Out: July 28

Class Size: 16-28

The program will analyze the history of Spanish art. The first part will focus on Spanish architecture and will cover the following styles: Roman, Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. Some of the classes will be taught in the actual monuments. The second part will focus on Spanish painting, including the following painters: Velázquez, El Greco, Goya, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró. We will visit museums where many of their works are housed: Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofía, and Museo Thyssen Borsemiza. During the program we will have three field trips: Salamanca and  Madrid (2 days each) and Bilbao to see the Guggenheim Museum, one of the emblematic monuments of contemporary art. We will also go to a flamenco show in Madrid.

Other programs of similar interest:

• Modernism in France
• Playing to the Gods
• Painting in Umbria

Courses

This Program carries a total of 8 units. Enrolled students must take both courses listed. Auditing is not an option.

• Spanish 143
  Spanish Art (4 units)
  Spanish art and the different historical, sociological and political manifestations that frame it. History of art, including Paleolithic, Roman, Visigothic, Romanesque, Goth, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassic and Contemporary art.
  Prerequisites: None
  GE credit: Art & Humanities
• Spanish 198 (4 units)
  Directed Group Study
  GE credit: None

Course Requirements

Required Texts

• John Moffitt. The Arts of Spain. Thames and Hudson, 1999. ISBN: 0500203156
• Burgos (BBB). To be purchased in Burgos, Spain bookstore "Espolón."

 

Field Trips and Activities - subject to change

• Guggenheim, Bilbao
• Salamanca
• Madrid - Flamenco Show
• Various museums and monuments in and around Burgos including, but not limited to the Cathedral, the Monastery of Las Huelgas, the Archeological museum, and the Center for Modern Art.

Accommodations

You will stay at the Residencia Universitaria San Agustín in downtown Burgos and is within walking distance to all main monuments and attractions. The Residencia is a remodeled 200 year-old building, which is a dorm-like facility with clean and comfortable rooms. Each room has a bed (two beds for double occupancy rooms), a desk, and a bathroom. You will have access to the Residencia's library, small gymnasium, and tennis and basketball courts. Alcohol is not permitted on the premises and this rule is strictly enforced. Included in the accommodations price your rooms will be cleaned Mondays through Fridays and fresh bed linens provided once a week. You will need to bring your own towels. They will also do your personal laundry once a week. To receive laundry service you will need to mark your clothes and have a bag with your name on it.

Meals

Meals are provided three times a day including weekends. The cafeteria has limited options for vegetarians. Please note that if you are a strict vegetarian or vegan, the Residencia cafeteria may not be able to accommodate you and you should budget to spend extra money to supplement your meals.

Fees

Fees for Summer Abroad include the Summer Abroad Program Fee, Course Fee, and Accommodation and Activities Fee. The Accommodation and Activities Fee covers lodging, selected meals (if included), selected field trips, group accidental death & dismemberment and emergency health insurance, select publications, and additional program specific costs. Air fare is not included. All fees are subject to change.

Summer Abroad Fees

$1000.00	UC Davis Summer Abroad Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1176.00	Course Fee ($147/unit X 8 units) *
$1672.00	Accommodations and Activities Fee Double Occupancy in the Residencia
$1834.00	Accommodations and Activities Fee Single Occupancy in the Residencia
$3848.00 $4010.00	TOTAL ESTIMATED FEES CHARGED TO STUDENTS Double Occupancy Room in the Residencia Single Occupancy Room in the Residencia

* This fee level is based on the proposed 2007-08 governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.