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Presented by Lisa Boutin Vitela, Renaissance Scholar
This series explores Venice’s improbable rise from the lagoon and tracks Venetian art from late antiquity through today.
FEBRUARY 1 | Introducing Venice: A Mythical and Historical City
FEBRUARY 8 | Early Renaissance: Venice and the Makings of a Cosmopolitan City
FEBRUARY 15 | Venice Ascendant: Giorgione, Titian, and the High Renaissance
FEBRUARY 22 | Late Renaissance in Venice: Looking Back to Look Forward
MARCH 1 | Venice and Modernity: The Grand Tour, Napoleon, and Carnival
MARCH 8 | A Contemporary Art Center: Biennale di Venezia

Venice has continued its artistic relevance through its Biennale, the city’s biannual international art exhibition. This exhibition can be found in designated halls, pavilions, and gardens as well as integrated into other historic structures in the city. Contributions by artists Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Yayoi Kusama, and Louise Bourgeois helped to secure their places in the histories of modern and contemporary arts.

Location: NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 6-PART LECTURE SERIES
Individual Lecture: Member $10 | General $15

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