OPERA IS - LEARNING
SIX WEEKS IN VENICE - HISTORY, ART and MUSIC
Course held in the Great Hall
of the Arts & Letters Club
14 Elm Street
Map
With MARY REDEKOP and BONNIE SHETTLER
6 Sunday Afternoons
January 22nd, 29th, February 5th,
12th, 26th, and March 4th, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$300
What you will learn in this course:
The Venetian Republic, la Serenissima, is one of the most unique civilizations on the planet. It had an independent government for 1,000 years. It ruled an empire. It had a fascinating form of government. In every way, Venice has proved intriguing for lovers of art, culture, history, economics, political science, religion, and innovation.
I will be joined for this course by two master-teachers, both of whom are also renowned experts on Venice:
BONNIE SHETTLER will cover the historical development of the city, focussing on its unique societal and imperial characteristics.
MARY REDEKOP will explain what to look for in Venetian art and architecture.
January 22 |
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The history of Venice - from founding to fall
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January 29 |
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Venetian architechture - from church to Palazzo
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February 5 |
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February 12 |
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Life in the Venetian Republic - from Nobles to Populari
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February 26 |
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Operas premiered in Venice
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March 4 |
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Venetian Art - Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque
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