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Voyaging Along Venice’s Riviera del Brenta Waterway with Dr. Susan Steer
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Susan Steer PhD is an art historian specializing in Medieval and Renaissance Venice. Susan has an extensive teaching background, lecturing on Italian art for universities in the UK and in Italy. She has also worked as a paintings researcher at museums in the UK, and has published on Italian Renaissance and Baroque art in leading specialist journals. She has lived in Venice for over 20 years.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
This lecture is like taking a leisurely boat ride down the Brenta where you can enjoy grand villas with storied histories, Italian countryside and farmers markets bursting with local produce along the river banks. Ms. Steer adds a personal touch by showing us her neighborhood where we see photos of a friend making traditional polenta and her son helping to harvest their corn crop. Local history comes alive with stories of river residents that included a doge, opera singer and World War II heroine.
Excellent presentation. Very knowledgeable lecturer. Beautiful visuals. Great idea to proceed geographically, as if taking a trip, and to begin each site with video clips of the environs accompanied by classical music, followed by a more in-depth look.
I never knew this existed. Gradually learning more and more about Italy
What a delightful tour along the Brenta. Not only passed we by some wonderful villas and learned about their histories. We also were introduced to Dr. Steer's family and neighbors. I will try out the batter recipe!
Dr Steer always manages to make you feel as if you are sitting right next to her as she describes her surroundings. And this one felt so relaxing as we made our way down the Riviera del Brenta. So wonderful