Florence, originally founded by the Romans, was governed by the Medici family for centuries. Most of them had a passionate interest in painting, sculpture, architecture and literature. Still Florence keeps an exceptional artistic heritage which is a marvelous evidence of its aged culture.Florence is the most marked example of Renaissance cities in Italy.
Nowhere else in Italy does one find this multitude of buildings and works of art from this period. Among the cultural highlights is the magnificent cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), churches that contain breathtaking frescocycli, renowned museums (e.g. Uffizi, Bargello, Accademia), and impressive city-palaces (e.g. Palazzo Strozzi; Palazzo Rucellai; Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Medici Riccardi) and Palazzo Vecchio, the famous city hall.
Apart from interesting lectures the summer school programme also includes many visits to leading museums, including a weekend excursion to Rome! Seize this opportunity to travel through the centuries-old history of Italian art in only one summer! Approximately 40 contact hours.
Period
04-07-2011 - 15-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
The course is open to participants (graduates and non-graduates) from all disciplines with a keen interest in Art History.
Course aim
Acquiring knowledge and skills relating to a wide range of essential aspects connected with past and present art policy, art production and art management.
Credits
4.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 1150: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Prof. dr. M.W. Kwakkelstein Prof. dr. M.W. Kwakkelstein
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Italian History of Art (in Florence)
