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Renaissance Art Symposium & Lunch
$200 Per Person Renaissance Pleasure Palaces - Speaker: Rocky Ruggiero, PhD One of the ancient Roman traditions that was revived in Renaissance Italy was the building of sub-urban villas. Like their Roman ancestors, Renaissance Italians used these structures for delectation and delight; and as havens from the pressures and anxiety of urban life. But, also like their ancestors, Renaissance villas became hubs for debauchery and hedonism – veritable Renaissance Playboy mansions. Two of the best preserved of these villas are…
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The Medici: Godfathers of Renaissance Florence - Guest Speaker: Rocky Ruggiero, PhD The Medici family was one of the longest lasting dynasties in history. From relatively modest beginnings, the family became one of the most wealthy and powerful in Europe. As bankers to some of Europe’s most important rulers, including the Pope, the Medici had a very strong influence on the geopolitics of their time. But perhaps their most enduring legacy is that as patrons of the arts. Artists such…
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