January 4: Medieval Dress-Up

 

In this class, participants will learn about styles of medieval clothing from unmentionables to the grandest outer layers, exploring the everyday fashion worn by Bologna’s well-dressed citizens and elite Europeans who came to the city to study. Medieval paintings, sculptures, and tapestries—including examples from the exhibition Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City—will guide the eye.

 

January 11: A Tour of Medieval Bologna

 

With the help of photos, postcards, maps, and artwork from the exhibition Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City, this class will walk through the daily life of this vibrant college town, visiting its buildings, businesses, and people.

 

January 18: Little Brothers and Hounds of the Lord 

 

Through medieval works of art, participants in this class will learn the life stories of important Christian figures Saint Francis and Saint Dominic. See how they and their followers contributed to the life of medieval Bologna through artworks from the exhibition Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City.