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Italy is for Lovers...
of Italian Renaissance Art, Science, and Italian Culture!
ARTH 343: Renaissance Studies in Italy taught by Dr. Sara James
or
INT 277: The History of Science,
taught by biology professor Dr. Anne Allison
Deadline for application and deposit for May Term in Italy 2012
November 15, 2011
3 semester hours; International credit
Independent PE credit can be available in 2012 if you arrange for it in advance with Ms. Irene Sarnelle
Description: Put your walking shoes on and prepare for an adventure in art and science! These courses of study exceed an introductory tour, For art history, it is the culmination of an art history course of study. For science, it reiterates the role of Italian scientists in developing the discipline. Students travel with a small, congenial, well-prepared group. Dr. James and Dr. Allison plan and accompany the group to art and science sites as well as to other points of interest. Students participate by giving two presentations each on topics they have researched during the prior semester. They experience Italian life and culture first hand and keep a journal of their experiences and responses to the art. Over the last eighteen years, Dr. James has led over a dozen groups of Mary Baldwin College students to Italy and Northern Europe to study art and architecture in the settings for which the objects were created. Dr. Allison has also traveled to Italy --- by bicycle, no less! This unique and very special course is usuallyoffered in even years. Plan ahead! Don't miss this opportunity! Some scholarship funds are available through the college.
What is included: airfare, hotels, ground transportation, all museum entrance and reservation fees, most breakfasts,some lunches and dinners. Cancellation insurance available for an additional fee.
Application: Visit the Study Abroad May Term site & apply through the Spencer Center.
Further information: Dr. James can be reached by email at sjames@mbc.edu or at (540) 887-7195. Dr. Allison can be reached by email at aallisson@mbc.edu or at (540) 887-7218.
Prerequisites offered SPRING 2012:
ARTH 102, ARTH 202 (Early Renaissance in Italy), ARTH 207 (1 S.H. prep course)
What to bring: Packing List
Please do not over pack! 22" suitcase and school size backpack only.
Suitcases are available at a good price at TJ Maxx and at Belk's.
Remembring Italy Scrapbook of Pictures...
Top:
1. 1998 MBC students Rebecca, Carrie, Totty, and Jennifer with Palladio's statue in Vicenza
2. 2006:Posing in Florence with Brunelleschi's architecture: Nicole, Erika, Rachel
3.2010: Pisa
4.2004: Joanna, Carly, Sara, Dr. James, Kate and Maria in Pisa, cathedral and baptistery in the background
Below:
4:2010: Resting at Lucca
5.2010: MBC Fashionisti in Florence
6. 2010: MBC at Or San Michele, Florence
7. Last night in Rome
8. Cathedral of Orvieto 9. Vatican Museums
(photos snj; ahb, gar, jms,jf)
