ARC BOUTANT Historic Preservation Program
COURSES:

The program offers students the practical equivalent of three courses: Preservation theory and techniques; Italian cultural studies; History of Italian architecture. Although knowlege of Italian is recommended, all courses are taught in or translated into English.

SESSION DATES:

Next scheduled session will be June 16th-30th, 2008. (Dates may shift slightly.)

SCHEDULE:

The daily schedule consists of 6–8 hours of lectures, demonstrations, fieldtrips, and study of the structure Monday–Friday. Regional (optional) day trips may be organized on weekends.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, LODGING, AND BOARD: 5–10 participants are lodged in a restored, dormitory-style, part-cave "sasso" house. A kitchen is provided where students may prepare and cook their meals. Living conditions are spartan.

COST:$1600–$1800 USD, depending upon number of participants. Cost covers coursework, instruction, materials, fieldtrips, and lodging for two weeks. Food and transportation to Matera, Italy not included.

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