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The Black Madonna Shrines of Southern Italy with Danielle Oteri

The Black Madonna Shrines of Southern Italy with Danielle Oteri


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Join us as we venture to Southern Italy and Sicily to take a closer look at several Black Maddona shrines, which have been a part of European pilgrimage routes for centuries. As we venture through several key landmarks, we will develop an understanding of each shrine's ancient origins as shrines of Cybele and Isis and their unique role in Christian traditions. 

Danielle Oteri is an expert on Roman, medieval and Renaissance art. She was a Lecturer at the Met Cloisters for fifteen years and has been Program Director of the International Center of Medieval Art since 2008. Danielle has written about art, history, food and travel for Conde Nast Traveler, Gothamist, NPR and Roads & Kingdoms. She is the founder of Feast on History and Arthur Avenue Food Tours.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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Mary C Cope (Birmingham, US)
black madonnas of italy

Great lecture. Entertaining, informative and great visuals

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Cindy (Calgary, CA)

Very interesting insight into the black Madonna’s.

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J (Vancouver, CA)
So many things to see and do in Southern Italy

Going off piste in Southern Italy offers some really different experiences. Danielle clearly loves the area and brings it to life.

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Diana Moon (Somerville, US)
The Black Madonna

Thank you Danielle Oteri for sharing your research about this fascinating and timely topic. What an excellent topic so well presented; I am still thinking about your talk and looking forward to reviewing the video. I do have many questions to pursue. Until next time a big Thank You!

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
75%
(6)
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(0)
13%
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Mary C Cope (Birmingham, US)
black madonnas of italy

Great lecture. Entertaining, informative and great visuals

C
Cindy (Calgary, CA)

Very interesting insight into the black Madonna’s.

J
J (Vancouver, CA)
So many things to see and do in Southern Italy

Going off piste in Southern Italy offers some really different experiences. Danielle clearly loves the area and brings it to life.

M
M.D. (Lakeville, US)

Guest did not leave comment

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Diana Moon (Somerville, US)
The Black Madonna

Thank you Danielle Oteri for sharing your research about this fascinating and timely topic. What an excellent topic so well presented; I am still thinking about your talk and looking forward to reviewing the video. I do have many questions to pursue. Until next time a big Thank You!