Just a reminder that we will be meeting between 7:30 - 8:00 pm., at the Air Transat check-in counter (Terminal 3) at Toronto International airport. Again, check your tickets to ensure all info is correct.
Before you leave the house,don't forget:
Your airline ticket
Your passport
Extra id (student card, driver's license or citizenship card would be handy)
Some extra items to consider:
Allergy season is upon us - perhaps some allergy pills?
Sunscreen and a hat!
Sunglasses
Check the Air Transat website for any questions about packing liquids.
See you at the airport!!
GD
Friday, May 31, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Some Further Travel Details...
A few extra details prior to departure...
I have spoken with Maurizio at St. Clair Travel to confirm some points regarding luggage. The check-in luggage weight allowance is 30 kg. Your carry-on luggage weight allowance is 10 kg. You may also bring a purse or camera in addition to this one piece of carry-on luggage.
The 24 hour advance online check-in (mentioned in class) does not apply for group bookings so we are not eligible. The Air Transat site also confirms this. However, you are welcome to try. Past course participants have not bothered to my knowledge. For group bookings such as ours, seats will be assigned upon check-in at the airport.
If you have any questions regarding luggage, check-in procedures, etc., please refer to the Air Transat site indicated on your ticket. Do remember to CHECK your ticket carefully to ensure that all information is correct and the spelling of your name appears exactly as it does on your passport. If there is anything out of order please notify me asap.
I will be posting some more travel info shortly...
BTW, the image above was taken earlier today by Vincenzo (our coordinator), who is currently at Capri making some last arrangements. This is a view from our hotel, La Prora!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Fra Andrea Pozzo & Sant'Ignazio
Fra Andrea Pozzo's work at Sant'Ignazio is featured in this video. Watch for the perspective shift around 2:05. You'll have a chance to experience it for yourself when we get to Rome!
http://www.artbabble.org/video/ngadc/empire-eye-magic-illusion-santignazios-ceiling-part-4
http://www.artbabble.org/video/ngadc/empire-eye-magic-illusion-santignazios-ceiling-part-4
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Accommodations in Rome and Capri
Albergo La Prora, Capri
http://www.residencecandia.it/index.php?lng=2
http://www.albergolaprora.it/pagineEng/mainEng.php
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Francesco Borromini's Perspective Revealed
Here is a short video introducing the wonderful optical illusion of Borromini's perspective folly at the Palazzo Spada:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzTWNUX8oVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzTWNUX8oVQ
List of Presentation Works in Italy
Here is the list of works to be considered for presentation in Italy. Please have a look. We will go over them during this evening's class. I will try to accommodate your choices to the best of my ability!
Cheers,
Greg
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Borromini, perspective, Palazzo
Spada
Bernini, Cornaro Chapel (with Ecstasy of St. Teresa)
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
Pietro da Cortona, Glorification of the Reign of Urban VIII
(Palazzo Barberini)
ASSISI: San Francesco fresco work (early Renaissance)*
Borromini, Sant’ Ivo
Bernini, Apollo and Daphne (Galleria Borghese)
Caravaggio & Annibale Carracci, Cerasi Chapel cycle, (Sta
Maria del Popolo)
Villa d’Este and gardens
Hadrian’s Villa*
Villa Aldrobrandini
and gardens
Bernini, Santa Maria dell’ Assunzione (Ariccia)
Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Triumph of the Holy Name of Jesus (Il Gesu)
Pasquino*
Bernini, Fountain of
the Four Rivers
Pietro da Cortona, Santa Maria della Pace
Caravaggio, Calling of
St. Matthew and St. Mathew cycle (Contarelli Chapel, San Luigi dei Francesi)
Villa Jovis
Reserve Reading Material
The reserve readings are now available at Mills. They should be available for two hour loan. Please be courteous and return materials promptly.
A list of the selected works for discussion will be posted here very shortly. We'll be going over these this evening. I will be confirming the amount for the final (3rd) deposit amount at tonight's class rather than on the blog. The final deposit will be collected on Monday night.
GD
A list of the selected works for discussion will be posted here very shortly. We'll be going over these this evening. I will be confirming the amount for the final (3rd) deposit amount at tonight's class rather than on the blog. The final deposit will be collected on Monday night.
GD
Saturday, March 16, 2013
March 16: Update
We are now past the ides of March and Rome is getting closer! I am finalizing the flights and booking details with our coordinator and should have a budget shortly. Once this is in I will post the amounts for the last two cheques and notify you of the collection dates. I am also working on a PDO meeting date for the end of this month. More to follow this week. Watch this space!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Upcoming Info Session!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Time to Begin Registration!
The new ART HIST 3VV3 course is getting geared up for May! Seats are beginning to fill and arrangements for accommodations, flights and tickets are currently being made. This month I will be holding info sessions (during the week of the 20th). Dates for the sessions will be posted soon. Be sure check back here for details or visit the 3VV3 info table this week (Friday 18th) at the McMaster Student Centre.
The 3VV3 course is open to non-majors and students at other accredited universities or colleges who seek transfer credit. Auditors are also welcome. Permission of the instructor is required so please contact me directly at: gdavies@mcmaster.ca
Space is limited so be sure to confirm your seat in the course asap!
Greg Davies
The 3VV3 course is open to non-majors and students at other accredited universities or colleges who seek transfer credit. Auditors are also welcome. Permission of the instructor is required so please contact me directly at: gdavies@mcmaster.ca
Space is limited so be sure to confirm your seat in the course asap!
Greg Davies
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