The Columbia Summer Art History in Paris program offers a comprehensive exploration of the architects, architectural theories, and museums that have shaped Paris from the Enlightenment to the present day, while also contributing to the broader development of modern architecture and museum culture. It examines the Enlightenment’s call for reason and progressive invention, the interwar modernist avant-garde led by figures like Le Corbusier, and the evolving role of museums from the French Revolution to contemporary times. Weekly site visits will include iconic buildings, and diverse museums, including special access.