Saint Peter’s, Heart of Christianity, History, Architecture

Saint Peter’s Basilica stands as one of the most prominent symbols of Christianity. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the significance, splendor, and enduring legacy of Saint Peter’s Basilica, situated at the heart of Vatican City. Participants will learn about the rich Christian heritage and the architectural innovation brought...

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On Tosca’s Trail – A History of the Three Real-life Architectural Monuments in Rome Featured in Puccini’s Opera

August 12, 2022, 14.00-17.00, (Romanian time, hybrid, English/Romanian – depending on the audience) One of the most frequently performed and most popular among opera fans, Puccini’s “Tosca” is set in Rome in the year 1800.  Not only the plot unfolds against a backdrop of real historical events, but also its...

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A (Very) Short Introduction to the History of Western Architectural Styles – Part 2

Online (Zoom), August 14, 2020, 15.00-18.00, (Romanian time, English/Romanian – depending on the audience) Of the visual arts that make up the core of the discipline of Art History, architecture is the one that touches unswervingly our daily lives. We all live and work in buildings or built functional spaces...

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Făgăraș Summer School 2019 – second part

15.08.2019 The second part of th 2019 Făgăraș Summer School was held between August 5-14 in Făgăraș. The Summer School included courses, workshops and a lab in the following fields: social science research – social network analysis, economy, investigative journalism, technology, migration, international relations, literature, physics, history, art history, entrepreneurship...

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