OLLI at Duke Fall 2024
Italian Art 4th -16th Centuries; focus exhibition, Venice & the Ottoman Empire
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The History of Italian art represents a keystone to western art and architecture. Yet, from early on the lands we now call Italy were deeply influenced by middle eastern cultures. In this course, we will survey Italian art from the 4th through the 16th centuries through works from major European and American museums, especially works in the North Carolina Museum of Art. Through lectures and gallery visits we will observe the significant trends in Italian art and how eastern influences merged with western styles. We will conclude with a view of works in the fall 2024 NCMA exhibition, Venice and the Ottoman Empire.
Students may register for 4 in person lectures, 4 online lectures OR 4 in person lectures plus 3 gallery tours
Lectures are Thursdays 11:00 to 12:30 Museum Auditorium
Coffee Social 10:15-11:00 Auditorium Lobby
September 26 Lecture: Ancient to Medieval Italy
October 3 Rosh Hashanah, NO CLASS
October. 10 Lecture: Early Renaissance
October 16 & 17 Gallery Session in NCMA Italian Galleries
October 24 Lecture: Renaissance
October 30 & 31 Gallery Session in NCMA Italian Galleries
November 7 Lecture: Venice and the Ottoman Empire
November 13 & 14 Gallery Session in NCMA exhibition: Venice & the Ottoman Empire
Coffee Social 10:15-11:00 Auditorium Lobby
September 26 Lecture: Ancient to Medieval Italy
October 3 Rosh Hashanah, NO CLASS
October. 10 Lecture: Early Renaissance
October 16 & 17 Gallery Session in NCMA Italian Galleries
October 24 Lecture: Renaissance
October 30 & 31 Gallery Session in NCMA Italian Galleries
November 7 Lecture: Venice and the Ottoman Empire
November 13 & 14 Gallery Session in NCMA exhibition: Venice & the Ottoman Empire