The 2011 History Seminar in Rome will be co-taught by Professors Estelle and Stuart Lingo, both internationally recognized specialists in Italian art. The program seminar topic will be the transformation of Italian art in the Renaissance and Baroque periods (Art H 497); students will also study the art and architecture of Rome from ancient to modern times (Art H 397).
The Seminar's goals are fourfold: 1) to give well-prepared students the opportunity to experience original works of art and architecture on site; 2) to study the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome and the Italian peninsula from ancient times to the present; 3) to facilitate small-group, collaborative, and in-depth learning; and 4) to provide students with a unique opportunity to grow as scholars through taking an active role in preparing, planning, and leading seminar discussions at sites in and around Rome. Students leave the Art History Seminar with both significant new expertise in art history and a profound sense of personal accomplishment.
The Seminar will be based at the University of Washington Rome Center, housed in the beautiful and historic Palazzo Pio in the heart of Rome. Built on the foundations of the Theater of Pompey, ancient Rome's first permanent theater (dedicated in 55 B.C.), the seventeenth-century palace incorporates a medieval tower and adjoins the Campo de' Fiori, site of Rome's most attractive open-air market. The Center offers full access to UW's online resources, a specialized library, and classroom facilities.
