In regards to traditional art forms, the group visited several museums, most notably the Louvre. Being the most famous and one of the largest art museums in the world, Musée du Louvre holds thousands of pieces from a wide range of time periods; from ancient civilization artifacts, to quintessential Renaissance paintings, to modern art, the students experienced a variety of art from all different parts of the world.
Aside from the traditional art, there was a large focus on art within the city. Street art is an important aspect in Paris. Most noticeably, graffiti is seen all around the outer parts of the city in the forms of both tagging and stenciling.
A more interactive form of art in the city was the famous Lock Bridge. Couples attach padlocks with their names on them to the bridge as a symbol of their love. This tradition encourages people from all over the world to participate in this public art form together.
Seeing these different art forms and pieces was a unique opportunity for all the students, especially for those lacking experience in international travel. This opportunity exposed the students to diverse forms of art culture contrary to those that they are accustomed to.
Author: Emily Johnson
Major: Art&Design
Concentration: Studio Art
Photographer: Lauren Underwood (USF Alumna)
