Italian Renaissance and Beyond: Venice (New)

 

Alternate Tuesdays • 12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium / Zoom / Stream-Rec

September 16, 30 • October 14, 28 • November (11, 25 no class) • December 2

Click here for information about connecting to OLLI zoom classes. (OLLI members only)

This course delves into various aspects of Italian civilization during the Renaissance and slightly beyond. It is interdisciplinary, integrating multiple disciplines such as history, visual arts, music, literature and government to provide a well-rounded picture of the era. The fall semester will focus on the Republic of Venice during its Golden Age from the 1400s to 1600s. What made the Republic of Venice one of the most splendid cities of the European Renaissance? What contributed to its fall? Examples of Venetian documents provide extensive information about this fascinating city and enlighten us about how history is written. Through audio and visual material, we will learn about various events and trends and discover how they influenced other areas of life, resulting in “aha” moments for students as they make connections and understand how each aspect affects everything else. 

Instructor: Giulio Ongaro     Coordinator: Cheryl Ongaro     

Tech Coordinator: TBD