This group study abroad tour of Italy will focus on the study of ancient and Renaissance art and architecture in Florence, Rome, and Naples. Students will be required to attend a combination of museums, archeological sites, and cultural activities led by Professor Carey Watters. The second component of the course will focus on observational/plein air drawing of the Italian landscape. The cities that are visited represent some of the finest examples of art and architecture in the world. In Florence, students will be exposed to the foundation of Renaissance art and architecture. While in Rome, students will tour ancient archeological sights, museums, and churches, as well as experience life as a Roman citizen. In Naples, participants will explore the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
ART 391 | The Art and Architecture of Italy
ART 122/322/422 | Drawing
Florence | May 17-23
Venice | May 23-27
Naples | May 27-June 3
Rome | June 3-5
May 16: (Thursday) Fly out of Chicago
May 17: (Friday) Rome and train to Florence
May 18: (Saturday) Florence
May 19: (Sunday) Florence (Palaxxo Vecchio, Uffizi, La Specola, Boboli Gardens
May 20: (Monday) Florence (Museo di San Marco,
May 21: (Tuesday) Florence
May 22: (Wednesday) Florence
May 23: (Thursday) Train to Venice
May 24: (Friday) Venice, Biennale
May 25: (Saturday) Free day Vicenza
May 26: (Sunday) Venice, Arsenale
May 27: (Monday) train to Naples
May 28: (Tuesday) Naples
May 29: (Wednesday) Naples
May 30: (Thursday) Naples
May 31: (Friday) Naples
June 1: (Saturday) Naples
June 2: (Sunday) Naples
June 3: (Monday) train to Rome
June 4: (Tuesday) Rome
June 5: (Wednesday) Fly out of Rome
$4,500 | Cost includes:
Financial Aid is available! And there is a Wisconsin Study Abroad grant available for students who qualify. Students can receive up to $1500.00 in grant money!