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January Intersession

Early Renaissance Art in Italy
Florence Intersession
January 1-12, 2008

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Florence, Italy


Spend your semester break in Florence, Italy, the historic "cradle of Renaissance civilization." Fairfield University offers you the opportunity to earn three credits while taking a fascinating course in one of Europe's most-loved cities.

AH 130 Early Renaissance Art in Florence
The early 15th century was marked by an extraordinary convergence of artistic talent, interest in the antique past, civic pride, and belief in "man as the measure of all things." This course examines the artists and architects who contributed to the Early Renaissance, with emphasis on Florentines, including Donatello, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, and Botticelli. They are examined in the context of social and political conditions of the time. Broader issues, such as humanism and neo-Platoism, are also considered. Lectures and visits to churches, museums, and the famous Uffizi Gallery are included.
3 credits

 

Florence

Itinerary

Tuesday, January 1
Group flight from JFK to Florence

Wednesday, January 2
Arrival in Florence; Hotel check-in. Afternoon orientation walking tour followed by an evening welcome dinner at Ristorante Del Pennello.

Thursday, January 3
Morning classroom lecture.
Afternoon museum visit: Church of Santa Croce

Friday, January 4
Morning classroom lecture
Visits to San Marco Monastery Museum and the Accademia

Saturday, January 5
Morning classroom lecture
Afternoon tour of Uffizi Gallery

Sunday, January 5
Full day field trip to Siena

Monday, January 7
Free day to sightsee or travel

Tuesday, January 8
Free day to sightsee or travel

Wednesday, January 9
Florence field work in museums - independent Florenceassignments

Thursday, January 10
Field trip to Assisi: Guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis with a Franciscan monk; view world-famous Giotto frescoes

Friday, January 11
Free day to sightsee or travel; evening farewell dinner

Saturday, January 12
Group flight from Florence to JFK

Faculty
Professor Philip Eliasoph, Ph.D., professor of Art History, Fairfield University.
Yael Eliasoph, lecturer.

Tuition: $2800. Includes:

  • Three Fairfield University undergraduate credits
  • Apartment housing in historic city center
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation and day trips to Siena and Assisi
  • Ground transportation to and from Florence airport for group fliers
  • Two program banquets
  • Insurance

Magi

Airfare is not included. Seats will be reserved on a group flight from JFK to Florence through STA Travel. You'll purchase your ticket directly from STA (or independently, if you wish). The group flight will depart on January 1 and return on January 11.

For more information and an application form:
Tel: (203) 254-4332
E-mail: studyabroadoffice@mail.fairfield.edu
Website: www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad

All photos courtesy Ed Ross '86, M.A.'89, Fairfield University senior designer, except image of Botticelli painting.