The Winter School from the Ecole du Louvre

The Winter School, based on the same concept as a Summer School, is an intensive educational program that is organized in Paris (France) and offered in English.

A long time an instrument in the hands of art historians researching the History of collecting and of ownership of the most valued art objects, Provenance research has become in the last decade a tool and a method used by museums and heritage institutions worldwide and applied to all kind of collections. Issues such as authenticity and asserted ownership have been renewed and challenged by major ethical and historical questions related to the political and cultural contexts in which collections, mainly in Western countries, have been acquired, interpreted and displayed.

The Ecole du Louvre has taken stock of this emerging significant trend in museums and heritage practices and, consequently, has developed the first and still only interdisciplinary full MA program degree in France and now, a Winter School.

Key features and objectives include:

The main objective is to equip a new generation of museum and heritage professionals with a comprehensive set of tools and body of knowledge relating specifically to collecting art objects, ensuring their lawful circulation and transfer, studying their archives and documentation and, ultimately, fostering robust scientific responses to issues and challenges – including ethical issues- posed by the global context.

The other global objectives are :

- Intensive learning: allows participants to deepen their knowledge in a specific field over a short period of time.

- Skills enhancement: ideal for acquiring or strengthening specific skills, whether academic, professional, or personal.

- Networking: this short intensive program will attract participants from a variety of backgrounds, offering unique opportunities to network with peers, teachers and industry professionals.

- Exploring new subjects : allows participants to explore areas they might not have the opportunity to study during their university year.

Maximum number of participants : 15

This introductory level program offers an overall view of provenance research. It is suitable for students and young professionals initiated in art history and/or law, both in museums, international institutions and on the art market.

The program also welcomes applicants with experience in the field, who are seeking to refresh their skills, and to gain concrete real-life applications.

This is an accredited program. Number of ECTS (European Credits Transfer system) : 6.

Students seeking credit are encouraged to consult their home institution to validate credit transfer.

For those who’d like to be assessed, should they provide: Individual summary of the essential elements on one of the topics covered in the intensive program, with additional research.

The fee for this program is : 1500 euros.
When your application is accepted, a mail will be sent to your email address to explain the process of payment.

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