Monday, September 30, 2019

AU Art + Design Department-Study in Tuscany: Art & Politics

Ashland University Art + Design Department-Study in Tuscany: Art & Politics

Aesthetics or Social Science Core
Mid-May- Mid-June
2 Weeks

ABOUT THE ARTISTS & SCHOLARS’ RETREAT
Art students will use on site studios to work on pieces which reflect on art as it relates to institutions of political power. Students will have to the opportunity to study and interact with artifacts in Italy.
Political Science students will reflect on how Italian thinkers contributed to the Enlightenment. They will primarily focus on the thought of Machiavelli. The retreat is designed to highlight the way that art and politics influence one another, and will allow students to experience the art and history in its original location.
Courses: ART160 (all concentrations), any art major in 200/300/400 level studio classes, POLSC345 Early Modern Political Thought



TENTATIVE ITINERARY LOCATIONS
Most days will be spent studying, working, and relaxing on the monastery grounds. Students will also spend a weekend in Rome and take a day trip to Florence.
 ON-SITE ARRANGEMENTS
Students will stay in a dormitory space in a renovated monastery outside Siena, Tuscany. The monastery includes three-studio classrooms for artists, several discussion rooms, and presentation spaces.

CONTACT

Dr. Dan McDonald
227 Center for the Arts, 419.289.5130
dmcdona1@ashland.edu

Dr. Greg McBrayer
125 Andrews, 419.289.5380
gmcbraye@ashland.edu

Study Abroad Office
Bixler 211, 419.289.5870
studyabroad@ashland.edu









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