ITAL 260 Dangerous Beauty: Venice and its Treasures
If Marco Polo constitutes the symbol of Venetians' renowned interest for traveling and commerce, many foreign artists felt intrigued and bewitched by the mysterious beauty of his hometown, Venice. As it stands, Venice is not merely an `Italian city, but a masterpiece that gave inspiration to many. In this course, we will enter the mesmerizing world of the city called La Serenissima (most serene), the most ancient Italian Republic and take delight in the treasures of its "dangerous beauty," while listening to Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons and admiring Andrea Palladio's magnificent architecture. Venice is also home to one of the most acclaimed film and arts festivals in the world -the Biennale of the Arts- and we will devote attention also to this aspect of the city. There will be six movie screenings. Taught in English. Satisfies literature and humanities requirements.