Cost and Registration Information

Early Registration Price (August 7 at 10 am – August 31 at 4 pm): $105
Regular Registration Price (August 31 at 4 pm – first day of class): $115.50

Members, seniors, and students get a 10% discount.

This seminar is full. Please call (312) 255-3700 to be added to the wait list.

Mark your Calendar!

The Newberry Bookstore will re-open on August 14, and you will once again be able to find most of your assigned books for sale there.

Seminar Description

Overshadowed by its many other architectural marvels, Chicago’s contributions to Art Nouveau are often forgotten. This seminar puts the city’s Art Nouveau movement in relief. First, we will explore the history and conventions of Art Nouveau in Europe, as well as the emergence and development of the style in Chicago. Then, we’ll hit the streets to experience the city’s Art Nouveau offerings first-hand on a walking tour of the downtown area.

Two sessions. E - $105, L - $115.50

Maurice Champagne is a life-long resident of Chicago with degrees in education and the humanities. He is currently a docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

Materials List

Required:

• A selection of shorter material provided by the instructor.

First Reading:

• For the first class, please read the handouts which will be sent upon registration, in the confirmation email.

This class is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about our registration procedures.