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Churches of Florence: The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Dr. Alessandra Becucci
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Born and raised in Florence, Alessandra has a degree in art history from the University of Florence with a specialization in seventeenth-century painting. She obtained an MRes from the European University Institute in Florence, where she defended her Ph.D in history, focusing on the patronage of Tuscan nobility in Europe during the seventeenth century. She has been teaching art history and Italian for several years in various schools and institutions in Florence.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
We have spent a great deal of time in Florence at the apartment of a cousin of a friend and at an Intensive Italian class. We have taken two Context walking tours there. Nonetheless this was a most informative, useful and interesting presentation! I learned a great deal and found the instructor always ready to answer questions and most knowledgeable. Thank you for this!
Very informative highlighting the antiquity of the Cathedral and the process of building it.
Such a lovely seminar, as are all of the seminars in this series. Dr. Becucci gives such lovely context on the significance of this magnificent place. So lovely.
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You get 45 minutes into a 60 minute lecture without getting inside the current building. Not what I expected.