The Meaning of Rome: The Renaissance and Baroque City

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  • 6 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on March 14, 2016
  • Ends on April 30, 2016

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Syllabus

  • Discover the major players and events that shaped the architecture of Rome and the world beyond. 
  • Explore ways that sacred relics and monuments, theaters, and other buildings convey meaning and how this meaning reflects a people's values.
  • Learn to ‘read’ cities, by applying the concepts covered in class to cities other than Rome.

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  • David Mayernik
  • Jay Hobbs

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