(3 credits)
An exploration of the culture of late medieval Florence, addressing such topics as the
physical environment of the city, the Florentine historical perspective, spiritual and aesthetic
sensibilities. The course will focus on two of the greatest artists of the period: Dante Alighieri
and Giotto. (In May, after final exams, students will be offered the opportunity to travel to
Italy-—Florence, Siena, Padua and Assisi-—as a group.)