WEEK 8

University of Washington
History Program in Rome
Winter 2009

Week Eight: February 23 - 29

Mon. 23:
9:00 AH Caravaggio!
S. Luigi dei Francesi; S. Maria del Popolo

**Discussion topics: New naturalism and intent: Caravaggio’s public commissions at the Contarelli and Cerasi Chapels (AMY)

AH Reading: Period selections on Caravaggio; Friedlander, “Caravaggio’s Character and Religion.”

OPTIONAL: readings on reserve: Hibbard, “The Contarelli Chapel” and “The Cerasi Chapel”.

2-4:00 History

Tues. 24:
10:30-12:30 Italian Language class

2-4:00 History

Wed. 25:
No AH today

2-4:00 History

Thurs. 26:
10:30-12:30 Italian Language class

2:00 AH The Pilgrim and the Pope: Piety and Patronage
We will walk the pilgrimage route to St. Peters!
St Peters piazza and approach St. Peters basilica and piazza

**Discussion topics: St. Peter’s piazza and approach (JULIA); Basilica decoration, Bernini’s contributions under Urban VIII (SHANNON)

AH Reading: Plan of Nero’s Circus and the two Basilicas of St. Peters; McGregor, Selection from “Vatican Revival”.


Fri. 27: Trip to Siena!
Details TBA

Sat. 28: Return to Rome