Florence - Fairfield University

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Study Abroad Programs
Florence
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION FORM:
Office of International Programs
Dolan House
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, Conn. 06824-5195
Phone: (203) 254-4332
Fax: (203) 254-4261
E-mail: intlprog@fairfield.edu
Website: www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad
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Study Abroad Programs
Early Renaissance Art in Italy
Florence Intersession January 1-12, 2013

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FLORENCE PROGRAM
JANUARY INTERSESSION
JANUARY 1 - 12, 2013
Angel by Giotto, 1306
Spend your semester break in Florence, Italy, the historic “cradle of
Renaissance civilization.” Fairfield University offers you the opportunity
to earn three credits while taking a fascinating course in one of Europe’s
most-loved cities.
Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution, is fully accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states.
AH 130 Early Renaissance Art in Italy
The early 15th century was marked by an
extraordinary convergence of artistic talent,
interest in the classics, civic pride, and belief in
“man as the measure of all things.” This course
examines the artists and architects who contributed
to the Early Renaissance, with emphasis
on Florentines, including Donatello, Masaccio,
Brunelleschi, and Botticelli. They are examined
in the context of social and political conditions
of the time. Broader issues, such as humanism
and neo-Platoism, are also considered. 3 credits
ITINERARY
> Tuesday, January 1
Departure
> Wednesday, January 2
Arrival in Florence; Apartment check-in.
Walking Tour Lecture: “Florence
from Artichokes to Zucchini: Imperial
Roman Trading Center to Renaissance
Merchants and Masters” followed by
an evening welcome dinner.
> Thursday, January 3
Morning classroom lecture.
Museum visits: Interior of the Duomo,
Basilica of Santa Croce, San Lorenzo,
The Medici Chapel and the Michelangelo
Tombs of Dawn and Twilight
> Friday, January 4
Morning classroom lecture.
Museum visits: Museo dell Opera dell
Duomo, Uffizi Gallery
> Saturday, January 5
Full day field trip to Siena
> Sunday, January 6
Morning visit to San Marco Monastery
Museum and the Galleria dell’Accademia
> Monday, January 7
Morning excursion to Fiesole
> Tuesday, January 8
Free day to sightsee or travel
> Wednesday, January 9
Free day to sightsee or travel
> Thursday, January 10
Field trip to Assisi: Guided tour of the
Basilica of St. Francis with a Franciscan
monk: view world-famous Giotto frescoes
> Friday, January 11
Florence field work in museums for
independent research
Evening farewell dinner
> Saturday, January 12
Flight from Florence to JFK
FACULTY
Philip Eliasoph, Ph.D., professor of art history,
Fairfield University
Yael Eliasoph, lecturer; Italian language,
Department of Modern Languages, Fairfield
University
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sept. 30, 2012
Balance due Oct. 29, 2012
A cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required.
Application form, costs, dates, and details at
www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad
TUITION: $3,500. Includes:
> Three Fairfield University undergraduate
credits
> Apartment housing in historic city center
> Entrance fees
> Transportation to Siena and Assisi
> Ground transportation to and from Florence
airport for group travelers
> Welcome and farewell dinners
> Health insurance
> Visa assistance for qualified students
Airfare is not included.
The Trustees of the University reserve the right to
change tuition rates and make additional changes
whenever necessary.
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