7/15/2024 - 8/5/2024
Mexico City, Mexico
Visual Art and Design
Experience a sensory journey of Mexico City exploring the artistic, historical, and cultural tapestry of this remarkable city. This study-abroad course provides a unique opportunity to witness the creative spirit of Mexico. Immerse yourself in the rich artistic traditions that have shaped the nation's identity through visits to the city's many museums, galleries, murals, and architectural wonders.
Any and all students with an interest in Mexican art, culture, and history.
Daniel Calleros Villarreal (Fresno) is an associate professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures where he teaches advanced Spanish composition classes and courses on Mexican culture and literature, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on the intersection of literature and video games, the representation of Mexican identities in media texts, and the processes through which cultural elements are articulated into the creation of representational paradigms.
Summer Arts will offer group lodging arrangements from July 14 to August 5 (22 nights). Housing is provided by Fungi Hostal and includes breakfast. Room occupancy varies. Cost per person is $450.
When you are notified of your acceptance to the class you will receive information on how to book your lodging.
You may also make your own reservation and payment arrangements with any hotel, vacation rental, or hostel you like in Mexico City. Please be sure you are located within a convenient distance of the course location.
The following information is for estimates only. Your individual expenses may differ.
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Scholarship awards range from $100 to $2,000 and about 80% of students receive scholarship assistance. Scholarship funds are only available towards tuition costs. To apply for aid, complete the application when you apply online for admission to the course. Click here for more information.
For additional information about the course, passports and visas, or any other questions, contact summerarts@calstate.edu.
Museo Anahuacalli
The Anahuacalli (from the Nahuatl word meaning "house surrounded by water") is a temple of the arts designed by the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. The museum comprises an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art, as well as ecological space that protects endemic flora and fauna. Rivera designed its architecture in order to safeguard his vast collection of pre-Hispanic pieces, while exhibiting the most beautiful works in the museum's main building.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
The National Museum of Anthropology contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun (or the Aztec calendar stone) and the Aztec Xochipilli statue. It is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. The museum also hosts visiting exhibits, generally focusing on other world cultures.
Museo Frida Kahlo
The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House (La Casa Azul), is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The building was Kahlo's birthplace, where she grew up, lived with her husband Diego Rivera for a number of years, and where she later died in a room on the upper floor. The museum contains a collection of artwork by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other artists along with the couple's Mexican folk art, pre-Hispanic artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, personal items, and more.
Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre is a popular style of Mexican professional wrestling featuring colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds and maneuvers, and "high-flying" maneuvers. It's a flamboyant, theatrical spectacle that cannot be missed in CDMX. It is the second most popular sport in Mexico, after soccer. In 2018, Mexico City granted it Intangible Cultural Heritage status.